#Chapter 140 Under Attack

My excitement grew from the moment I opened my eyes the following morning. I climbed from my bed and went outside onto my balcony to stretch and breathe in deep gulps of the fresh morning air. The sun's warmth shone on my face, and I spun in a circle as I chuckled to myself. It was going to be a wonderful day! After showering, I put on a wraparound dress that fell to just above my knees. With the dress, I wore simple gold jewelry and low-heeled sandals. Jennifer said I look perfect. The outfit was dressy but functional. Alex was in the family dining room having breakfast and coffee when I wandered into the room. “Have a wonderful day, sweetheart,” he said. “I wish I could go with you, but I’m not sure if I’m up to it yet.” I kissed his cheek and sat down to have some toast and scrambled eggs with him. Victor was picking me up before noon, and there wouldn’t be much time for lunch. But I was too excited to eat much and ended up waiting for him by pacing the f