Chapter 131

She had zero interest in wasting another word on Alexander. Shooting him a frosty glance, she tossed out one word coldly: "Leave." Knowing it was pointless to argue, Alexander let out a heavy sigh and slowly walked out. "Murderer." That single word echoed in his mind over and over, leaving his chest feeling hollow. He immediately dialed Daniel. "How's Matthew doing right now?" "Critically injured," Daniel replied. "He's in the ICU. His life's hanging by a thread." Hanging by a thread... Alexander clenched his jaw, replaying Eira's words in his head. His tone turned sharp. "Get someone to find that miracle doctor ASAP. Also, pull together the top surgeons in the country. Whatever it takes-just keep him alive." After hanging up, Alexander stayed gripping the phone tightly, a strange wave of unease creeping over him. Those stubborn eyes of Eira's came to mind-so full of resentment when they looked at him, cold enough to shut him out completely. An inexplicable emptiness settled in his che