Chapter 235. The Queen

CYNTHIA's P O V

"Let's avoid each other from now on..."

His words kept playing in my head over and over as I tried to calm myself down before meeting Alex. After slightly crying, I dabbed the corners of my eyes with a tissue and grabbed my purse before exiting the car after telling the driver to pull up in front of Roosevelt Field.

Jake told me he was sorry. For what? For barging inside my room, every time? For accusing and hitting Alex? Or for hurting me, physically, and emotionally?

‘‘Cynthia!’’ Alex called me from the other side of the lobby. I don’t remember the trip down there. I was too distracted by my thoughts to be aware of my surroundings, but I managed to force a grin on my face, and get myself together before he got closer to me.

‘‘Hi…’’ I greeted him, taking the hand he extended out for me to hold. I couldn’t help but feel guilty when I saw the bruise on his jaw. ‘‘I’m so sorry for my brother and cousin’s behaviour last night…’’ I said quietly as