Andre Visits Alex

"I tried to come here as soon as possible. But I was in the middle of a meeting when I heard about it. Are you okay? Were you hurt? God, I was so worried about you," Andre leaned closer and kissed Alex's forehead. His hand reached for her face and cupped her cheeks. 

All the while, Alex sat awkwardly not knowing what to do with Andre's gesture that she thought was so intimate. In the corner of her eyes, she was watching her mother and Trixie who were looking at them with their curious gazes.

"Are you okay?" Andre asked again which made Alex blink and look back at him. He had already pulled away from her but he was still so close. He was already examining her from head to toe as if he would see any injury beneath her hospital gown and the white sheets covering half her body.