Alexander was there, providing a steady support for Quinn as he helped her sit up. He gently brought a Sebastianful of porridge to her lips, his eyes filled with concern. However, Quinn''s lips remained tightly sealed, her refusal to eat evident in her stubborn demeanor.


    "Come on, open up," Alexander coaxed, his voice soft yet persistent. Quinn, however, turned her head away, her resolve unwavering.


    "Quinn," Alexander''s voice suddenly took on a more menacing tone as he called her name, "it seems this porridge isn''t to your taste." His words took her by surprise, her eyes widening slightly in shock.


    He continued, his voice as cold as ice, "If that''s the case, perhaps this Chef no longer needs to keep his hands." Quinn turned her head back towards him, her eyes wide with disbelief. His gaze was icy, devoid of any humor.


    Her eyes met his, their intensity matching his own. If this had happened before, she would have brushed it off as him trying to scare her. But after the incident with Abigail, she no longer doubted Alexander''s way of handling things. "Do you want some?" Alexander asked her onest time.


    After a few moments of silence, Quinn finally gave in. She lifted her head and leaned forward, epting the Sebastianful of porridge. A look of relief washed over Alexander''s face, and he gently fed her, a slight smile ying on his lips. Quinn quietly ate the porridge, methodically emptying the bowl Sebastianful by Sebastianful.


    Once she was done, Alexander encouraged her to lie down and get some rest. Quinn rolled over, her back to him, her eyes wide open. Sleep was elusive, her mind too preupied with thoughts.


    Her gaze fixed on the window, the droplets of rain creating a grey veil over the sky. Despite it being daytime, the bedroom light was on, casting reflections on the window pane. She caught sight of Alexander sitting beside her, his gaze fixed on her. Quinn closed her eyes, no longer wanting to look.


    It wasn''t long before Alexander stepped out, the sound of the door closing prompting her to open her eyes again. For the next several days, Alexander checked on her morning, noon, and night, ensuring she ate and took her medication. Once her health was nearly restored, his visits became less frequent.


    Alexander continued his usual routine at the office, no different from before. Crossing paths with Walter by the elevator, he was greeted by a friendly smile. "Alexander, did you find your pet?" Walter asked.


    Alexander pocketed his hands and, quirking his lips in a half-smile, nced sideways at him. "Since when are you so concerned about someone else''s pet?" The jab was thinly veiled, and Walter feigned ignorance, "I''m not. I''m just worried about you."


    "It''s tough, Alexander, working hard every day and also stressing over a pet. I would hate to see it wear you down." Walter continued.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


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    "Is that so?" Alexander chuckled. "Then I guess I owe you thanks."


    "No need for that. It''s what I should do." Walter replied.


    "You should take care of yourself, too. Those investment projects must be keeping you busy," Alexander said, changing the topic.


    Walter was caught off guard, and his smile stiffened for a moment. "It''s manageable, not overly busy."


    "Good to hear. I''ll leave them in your capable hands then." Alexander said, ending the conversation.


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    Alexander gave a small smile and said nothing more. They entered the elevator, riding up in silence.


    As soon as Alexander stepped into his office, Ruby knocked and came in. "Alexander, Quinn hasn''t been in for almost half a month. It''s strange, since it was Kyle who introduced her. When I asked Kyle, he knew nothing." Without looking up from the documents he had picked up, Alexander replied, "Just give her a leave of absence."


    Ruby paused, then nodded, "Okay. For how long?"


    "One month."


    "Are you serious? That''s quite a lengthy leave. It''s againstpany policy, and since she''s the newbie, others might object."