Chapter 53. The Truth About Her

The only thing that broke the tense stillness between them was Dr. Jansen's raised eyebrows. He gave Aleksander a stern look.

"When did you start speculating like this?"

"Since quite some time," Aleksander answered. "You managed to change the tale about Izabela that night she was in danger, and you said the first time I talked to you while Izabella was in my house in Greece, she died of infection. If you could change that story, you could have done more to protect her," He said. "For what? For whom?"

"Yeah, Aleksander. The only thing that keeps me alive is to protect my daughter. And everything Izabella mentioned to you, Aleksander, you will hear the same from my lips."

Aleksander took a long breath. Please, as my father-in-law, tell me the truth and address my worries since she is just as important to me as she is to you as her father."

"Xania visiting me? I don't know what you're talking about," the elderly scientist graciously said. "When we were heading in