#Chapter 222: You made me a better man

Fiona “What is going on, Alex?” I had set the photograph of his mother aside and now took both his hands into my own. “Something is really bothering you, I can tell. What happened today? Is it something to do with Conrad, or is it about the business stuff?” My husband seemed really not okay. He was feeling… ashamed about something. Deeply ashamed. That’s the predominant emotion I sensed as his energy pulsed from his hands into my own. “I showed Conrad a picture of Lexi,” he started. “That’s why he gave me the photo of my mom.” “Okay.” “He had a strong reaction to seeing her.” Alex closed his eyes and gave a small shake of his head. “One I certainly did not expect.” He opened his honey-gold eyes again and brought them to mine. The pain in his gaze was undeniable. I wanted to lean in and give him a little kiss. Stroke his beard. Do something to offer him comfort. But I got the sense that maybe he did not want comfort right now. He was feeling bad about himself, very bad, and lik