Chapter 74

The next morning, Alexander came downstairs and didn't see Samantha at the breakfast table. He turned to Mr. Carson and asked, "Mrs. Perkins isn't down yet?" "She left early this morning, sir," Mr. Carson replied. Alexander's brows tightened instantly. "Why didn't anyone tell me? Where did she go?" "She went out with Mr. Nicholas, probably for a morning walk," Mr. Carson quickly explained. Hearing that it was just exercise, Alexander's tense expression eased up a bit. That woman had already hinted more than once that she might leave again. Alexander always acted like he didn't care, but truth was, he was bothered more than he showed. That's why he kept such a close eye on Caitlin—who knew when Samantha might just disappear again on a whim? "Sir, would you like your breakfast now, or should we wait for madam?" Mr. Carson asked. "Wait for her," Alexander said, heading back upstairs. Moments later, he came down dressed in workout clothes. Behind the villa was a path leading up to a hillto