Chapter 132:Dangerous Discoveries

(Alexander's POV) I had almost reached my car when Sarah Winter’s voice called out from behind, cutting through the chilly air. "Alexander! Wait!" she yelled, her tone urgent. My shoulders stiffened. Turning around slowly, I saw her storming toward me. Her usually composed demeanor was gone, replaced by a disheveled and desperate look. "Are you here because of Scarlett?" she demanded without any pretense. Her chest heaved, either from running or from the emotions clearly boiling beneath the surface. I blinked. The question was unexpected, but it struck a nerve. The way she said "Scarlett" rather than "my daughter" was telling. Grace had completely replaced Scarlett in her eyes. There was no hesitation, no guilt in the estrangement she had created. "Why are you asking, Sarah?" I responded, my voice laced with irritation. Her expression faltered, but her desperation didn’t. "It’s about Grace… She’s getting worse." That got my attention. A frown formed on my face as I took a step