Chapter 231

"I'm not jealous!" Sarah Knight blurted out, her tone more stubborn than convincing. Alexander Barron had long gotten used to her temper, so he didn't bother arguing. "As long as you're not." He pulled her a bit closer into his arms. Wrapped in his embrace, Sarah didn’t feel like pushing him away. It was quiet, calm—something she could enjoy for a moment. They stayed like that until she let out a soft pout. "Alex, you can let go of me now, okay?" He reluctantly loosened his hold. They spent nearly every waking moment together, but Alex still carried this irrational fear—like she might disappear the second he blinked. So every minute with Sarah felt precious. He had work to do, but she sat quietly on the couch nearby, just waiting, keeping him company. He’d already told her: lunch was happening together—no sneaking off, no wandering. Sarah rolled her eyes. Was he treating her like a kindergartener or something? As if she’d get lost without him? Alex looked serious as he glanced over the