Chapter 5 At a friends ' gathering . Alexander arrived last and was made to drink three penalty shots . Ethan Carter suddenly spoke up : " My cousin's coming back . You should all come to the family dinner at the end of the month . " The anticipation in his eyes was unmistakable . He'd always treasured his little sister the most , never even bringing her around for everyone to meet . The Carter family's expertise in mysticism and fortune - telling for the powerful gave them an untouchable status in elite circles - no one dared slight them . Everyone started teasing Alexander : " Maybe she'll really hit it off with your lady . " Everyone there knew he'd been living off a woman for years . Word was he was with some nanny - that kind of background naturally couldn't enter the Montgomery family door . At first everyone thought he was just slumming it for fun , even betting on when Alexander would break up with her . Who knew it would drag on six years with a kid involved , actually forming a whole family . " When are you bringing her around to meet us ? " someone deliberately needled him . Alexander glanced at the guy , his tone cooling : Forget it . She wouldn't fit in at that kind of event . " The atmosphere grew awkward when Ethan suddenly stood to leave : " Drinks are on me . " " Leaving already ? " someone tried to stop him . " Just saw a photo pop up on his phone - looked like someone's hand was cut , all bloody . " " Could it be his cousin got hurt ?" At an ordinary guys ' night out , Alexander suddenly felt restless . He wondered if Lydia had made it back to the care facility . The private hospital director had just texted : " Ms. Evans still hasn't come to pay . Should I keep sending people to follow up ? " " Her phone keeps going straight to voicemail too . " For some reason , Alexander's heart started racing with a vague sense of unease . Corn Maine Hobby . Your Nanny Wife Has Secrets Too ! Chapter 5 He reassured himself that Lydia was probably just sleeping . But even when Alexander called personally , no one picked up . ne there . He immediately got up to leave , startling everyone th " Another one leaving - what's going on toda on today ? " Alexander had always kept someone watching over Lydia at the care facility . " Mr. Lewis , did Lydia come back ? " His hands gripping the steering wheel grew anxious , and his plain ring - usually a perfect fit - suddenly slipped off and rolled into some corner . Mr. Lewis paused , " No , Lydia requested several days off . She should be back the day after tomorrow . " The negative answer made Alexander agitated . " Got it . Let me know the moment you see her . " He pulled over and impatiently rubbed his temples . Yesterday he may have spoken too harshly , but Lydia had been acting strange these past couple days . Even though they hadn't seen each other in a week , she'd become so distant . She even kept avoiding his and their son's touch . This unexpected behavior made him lose control of the situation - now he didn't even know where Lydia was . Alexander booked a late flight back to NYC , but ran into Ethan in the airport departure lounge . Turned out this urge urgent business was picking someone up . Ethan's expression was clearly hostile as he stared directly at him : " Alexander , don't you think heartless bastards get what's coming to them ? " Alexander was confused . " What the hell are you saying ? " With boarding time approaching , he had no time for small talk with Ethan - his mind was entirely on Lydia . He turned toward the gate . But missed the person walking out of the arrivals exit behind him . The first thing Alexander did after returning to New York was head to their small apartment . Chapter 5 Usually when Lydia wasn't around , he and his son didn't stay there . Instead they lived across town - the best development . But his key no longer opened that door . The door opened from inside , revealing a strange couple . Alexander stepped back and checked the apartment number - he hadn't made a mistake . The guy looked at him warily : " What are you doing at someone else's door ? Trying to break in in the middle of the night - I should call the cops on you ! " " Where's Lydia ? " Strong intuition told Alexander he probably wouldn't find Lydia here anymore , but he couldn't help asking . " She sold you the place , didn't she ? When did this happen ? " " ... I'm her husband . " Husband - a word he rarely used in public . Because his marriage certificate with Lydia was fake . The guy paused : " Transfer went through yesterday . She seemed to be in a hurry - sold it to us for twenty percent below market . " But Lydia hadn't mentioned any of this to him yesterday . His girlfriend seemed to remember something and went back to get a box . " This jade bracelet should be yours , right ? Ms. Evans didn't take it with her . When we called , she said to just throw it away . " Alexander's hands trembled slightly as he took the box , but he still politely apologized : " Sorry for disturbing you both . " Back in his car , he couldn't bring himself to open the box . Actually , when they mentioned the jade bracelet , he'd already guessed . Lydia had only ever given him one jade bracelet - he'd thrown it in a hospital trash can long ago . The jade beads had been restrung , even the cord was new . Sitting in n the car , replaying her words from that night over and over , the memories felt like slow torture . Soon he rallied - they still had a child together .