Chapter 35 The Past

Raine's eyes were glistening as she stared at Alex, her dress slipping just enough to reveal one shoulder. Most men would have lost their composure, but Raine's words kept flooding Alex's mind. Was Nancy really that kind of person? He couldn't tell at all. Seeing that Alex was deep in thought, Raine almost lost it, a wave of anxiety overtaking her at once. She absolutely couldn't let Alex discover Nancy's true identity. Alex belonged to her, and she would surely be his wife. "Alex, you must be tired. Let's go to bed early." Raine tugged him toward the edge of the bed, but he instinctively pulled his hand away. "Raine, you should get some rest first." "Alex, you don't want to sleep with me? I'm so scared of being here alone," Raine said in a pitiful voice. "We're not engaged yet. If we slept together, it might ruin your reputation if this got out," Alex explained gently. Raine was so furious that she could've spat blood. Alex comforted her briefly before leaving. Raine immediate