Chapter 153

Alexander rubbed his sleepy eyes, and the moment he caught Summer Knight’s muffled sobbing, his brows tensed slightly. He reached out and pulled the small girl tightly into his arms. “Silly girl, why are you crying again?” Choking up, Summer spoke in a broken whisper, “Alex, I’m sorry... I didn’t know you got hurt trying to come back to me. And I even misunderstood you just now... Does your back still hurt? Is it serious? Should we go to the hospital?” Alexander chuckled softly and ruffled her hair. “You really thought something happened? This small scratch? It’s nothing to me. Don’t cry anymore, I’m okay.” But the more he downplayed it, the guilt in Summer’s chest only pressed harder. “I’m sorry, Alex. It’s all my fault. I should’ve trusted you... I shouldn’t have lashed out at you.” Seeing her mind starting to spiral again, Alexander gently tapped her nose with his finger. “Really, I’m fine. Hey, don’t overthink it. When I was in Capital, I didn’t expect my uncle to suddenly make a m