Chapter 251

Thinking about how much Lexi had helped, I figured it was only right to meet up. "Of course, Ms. Lively. I owe you one. How about coming over to my place sometime?" Lexi didn't hesitate. "I'm free this afternoon. Send me the address." "This afternoon won't work. I need to be with my mom," I declined. "How about tomorrow? I'll text you the details later." "Alright, I'll wait for your message." After hanging up, I returned to the hospital room and saw Alex struggling to peel an apple for Mom. Someone like him had probably never done this kind of thing before. The apple was a complete mess, full of jagged edges and uneven patches. It was truly a disaster. I couldn't help but laugh. "Just stop. Let me do it." He looked embarrassed and handed me the apple. "I… I was just trying to help." "I appreciate the thought," I said while taking the apple and the knife from him. "But why don't you go buy me a coffee instead? Something sweet." Alex looked relieved as if he had just been pardone