Chapter 35 She was so engrossed in reading that she was startled by Alexanders sudden voice , causing Aveline to fall to the ground , scattering the files in her hand . Alexander usually didnt come back until late at night , so why did he come back so early today? Although they were still husband and wife , her behavior was quite disgraceful , especially since she knew that Alexander hated people scheming behind his back . Aveline swallowed hard , her face looking extremely unnatural as she said , You … youre back . Alexander , dressed in a sharp black and white suit , had an imposing figure that was accentuated by the suit . His cold eyes glanced at her , making Aveline feel as if she was in an icy cave . He walked towards her with his long legs , slowly taking off his suit jacket with a leisurely movement . He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth , and every action he made exuded an air of nobility . Although it was just the act of taking off his clothes , Aveline was terrified . She wanted to escape , but her feet were as if they were stuck in place . Before she started dating Alexander , he was known for being ruthless and a devil . Now , she truly understood the terrifying presence Alexander had from an ordinary persons perspective . His terror that naturally surpassed everything else made Aveline feel like she was trapped , her hands and feet on the ground , with him advancing and her retreating . Until her back was against the safe , she had no more room to retreat , and Alexander was already kneeling in front of her . Did you see it ? His voice was calm , and there was no trace of emotion in his eyes . But Aveline understood that the calmer he was , the angrier he actually was . His black eyes were as dark as ink , so thick that one couldnt see any emotions within . Aveline swallowed hard , cautiously nodding her head , then quickly shaking it . She did see it , or more accurately , she hadnt finished reading the entire death report . Alexanders knuckles lifted her chin , forcing her to meet his gaze . 22-25 Refusing To Be His Perfect Replica . I Choose The Arranged 4.6 % Chapter 35 Do you know why I didnt keep that child ? Aveline bit her lip and answered softly , Because of Delilah . She had seen the autopsy report , and the real cause of Delilahs death was not drowning , but being strangled and then thrown into the water . There was also an important piece of information- Delilah was three months pregnant . If she and Anthony really had a romantic relationship , there was a high possibility that the child was Anthonys . Alexanders finger brushed against her tightly bitten lips , and his icy voice rang in Avelines ears , I checked the surveillance footage of Layla entering and leaving the gynecology department . On that day , Anthony was also there . Aveline hurriedly explained , My parents have been divorced for many years , and its normal for my father to have such needs . Even if they were in a romantic relationship , I checked and found that my father treated her generously and did not mistreat her . My father couldnt have killed her . A cold smile appeared at the corner of Alexanders mouth . This was the first time in a long time that he had discussed Laylas death with Aveline face to face . In your eyes , Anthony is a gentleman , and he treats you well only because he is your father . In this world , where there is light , there is shadow . No one is perfect , and what you see is only what he wants you to see . Five-year-old Annie, who can understand animals, saved Landon Hawthorne, a wealthy businessman, from suicide. Now she's his whole world and he's her legal cheat-code against every villain fate throws ...