Chapter 525 She’s Pregnant

Courtney never thought Alexander had to do anything for her, and she could understand his obsession with his career, so she told him to do his stuff first.

Alexander hesitated for a moment, a frown dotting his forehead.

The air was tense, and Oliver could see why. He got up, put his hands in his pockets, and wrapped his arm around Courtney’s shoulder. “Leave your wife to me. I’ll keep her safe for as long as I’m here.”

Alexander’s face darkened even further, and he stared at the hand on Courtney’s shoulder. “She’s your sister-in-law,” he said, veiling a threat.

“Yeah. Still my sister.”

Oliver looked a lot younger and livelier than Alexander was. Since he was so confident, Alexander said nothing. Right before he went out, he said, “I think I should call your wife.”

Oliver looked horrified, and he pulled his hand away, as if he was electrocuted. “Hey, you’re a man. You shouldn’t snitch.”

and effectiveness.” Alexander smirked. He stepped back and kissed Courtney’s forehead, then caressed her cheeks. “I’ll see you once I’m done with work.” He then left. The sound of his footsteps rang in

Melrose Intern Aptitude Tournament was an event jointly organized by more than a dozen public hospitals in the city. It was a biannual event, so not all interns had the chance to join. Registration was voluntary, but Linda had handed in Courtney’s registration form behind her back. Not everyone could have the chance to join, and Courtney was brilliant enough to perhaps even win this, which would make

but the rain foggied everything up again. Courtney held the steering wheel tightly, driving as calmly as she could. It was silent in the car. Oliver was fiddling with a curio in the car. It was a husky with a bouncy head. Whenever the car bumped, the husky’s head would bounce around cutely. “You like things like

husky’s head and answered

even send your kids off. Are

five, and she handles most of her own stuff up until this point. Maybe I did fail as a mother. That’s why she’s so independent.” After a pause, her gaze darkened. “I can’t leave now, and it might

“You have a point.”

a relaxed front, and this time, he fiddled with the plushie that was used as a cushion. Courtney was still looking ahead, but the next thing she said hit his sore spot. “So, what’s with you and Tessa? You looked a little uncomfortable when Alexander brought her up just now.” She did not talk about it because Oliver would not tell her everything if Alexander was there. She wanted to leave it for later, but Oliver’s behavior was

dazedly. He had no idea what to say, and in the

bruised forehead, wincing in pain. She

too much that night, got a little impulsive, and I forgot to get the co—” His face got even redder,

the last step now. You should know what to do,

great because it sparkled brightly, and the craftsmanship was

getting at. She kept quiet and revved the car back up again, then continued driving toward

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