CHAPTER 56 A Reward of Twenty Thousand

  Alfie's POV

  Initially, I had my doubts. But seeing Keith's shocked and panicked expression, I knew my suspicions were correct.

  "I didn't say anything. You figured it out yourself!" He shoved the invitation into my hand and hastily drove away.

  I returned home and sat on the couch, staring at the invitation on the table. The tragic marriage of my parents made me hesitant, but my mother's letter encouraged me to do what I wanted and love who I wanted.

  "Since you're so conflicted, why not go see her? Maybe you'll find your answer," Liam suggested with a smile.

  I followed Liam's advice and drove to her neighborhood. Just as I was about to call her, I saw a car parked in front of her house. She and a tall young man got out of the backseat and passenger seat.

  Their gestures were intimate and synchronized. When she raised two fingers, the man knew she needed her handbag.