Chapter 190: Alex left

The accusation hit Alex like a punch to the chest. A sharp ache spread through him, but he swallowed it down.

“I would never hurt Lucas,” he said quietly, though his voice trembled slightly.

But Lucas’s father refused to listen. “Then leave him alone!” he shouted. “Can’t you see he’s finally getting a chance to recover peacefully? Why can’t you stop tormenting him?!”

Alex’s hands slowly curled into fists by his side.

People were openly staring.

One of the security guards looked hesitant, unsure whether to interfere.

Alex inhaled deeply, trying to keep himself together. He had tolerated the insults repeatedly because he understood Lucas’s father was scared and protective. But hearing Lucas spoken of like someone he deliberately destroyed was tearing him apart.

“Sir, please...” he tried one last time. “I just want to see him.”

“No!” the older man thundered immediately. “Stay away from my son! Haven’t you done enough already?”

Silence stretched between them for a brief second.

Then something inside Alex snap. His eyes reddened with restrained pain and frustration as he stared at the man before him.

“Fine!” he burst out.

The sudden sharpness in his voice startled everyone nearby.

Alex laughed bitterly and stepped back slightly.

“Fine... I’ll stay away from him.” His voice cracked faintly despite his effort to sound firm. “I’ll wait until Lucas gets his memory back.”

Lucas’s father folded his arms coldly.

“Oh yes,” he replied harshly. “You do that.”

The words landed heavily.

Alex stood there for a moment, staring at the hospital building where Lucas was resting. Countless emotions swirled inside him…pain, helplessness, anger, fear. Yet none of it mattered now.

Without another word, he turned around abruptly, and headed to his car. He opened the door but shut it back.

He walked back to the man.

“Why are you doing this? You know I will never hurt him. I love him.”

“If you love him, prove it. Get out of his life.”

“What if his memories returned tomorrow and he wanted me back. Will you leave us alone?” Alex asked, almost broken.

“He will never want you back. Being around you is dangerous for him. One of the culprits is still out there.”

“The police are doing their job, the culprit will be caught. I need you to give me your word sir. If his memories returned and…”

“Gaddamn it. Yes, if it returns and he insists it's you, then I will keep away.” Lucas’s father accepted.

“Fine, I won’t show my face here again.”

“Yes, you do that.”

Angrily, Alex turned and headed back to his car. He entered and slammed the door shut.

Angrily, he banged his hand on the steering wheel and cursed, “Damn you, accident. Why did you have to be this cruel? Why did you take me away from his head? Why did you do that? Bring his memories back, please, I beg you dear goodness. Please bring them back before I go out of my fucking mind.”

Alex cried bitterly, putting his head down on the steering wheel letting his tears flow.

A few minutes later, the engine roared to life. Then he drove away bitterly, leaving behind the tense atmosphere and the crowd of stunned onlookers.

After the confrontation at the hospital, Alex truly stayed away.

He disappeared completely from Lucas’s sight just as he had promised.

However, staying away physically was one thing. Staying away emotionally was impossible. For the first three days, Alex kept calling Lucas nonstop. Every morning before work, during meetings, late at night.

Lucas will answer like a stranger but at least, he heard his voice. He was grateful.

But from the following days, it wasn't  the same. Alex would stare at his phone for long seconds before pressing the call button again. Each time, the call rang briefly before ending without an answer.

At first, he convinced himself Lucas simply didn’t want to speak yet. Maybe he was resting or still confused.

But on the fifth day, the call ended instantly the moment he dialed.

Alex frowned slightly and tried again. The same thing happened

again and again. Silence filled his office as realization slowly settled into his chest like cold ice.

His line had been blocked.

For several seconds, Alex simply stared at his phone screen in disbelief. A bitter smile slowly formed on his lips.

“So this is how far things have gotten...” he muttered painfully.

His chest tightened, but he forced himself to lock the phone and set it aside.

He tried to overlook it. Maybe Lucas’s father had done it.

Maybe Lucas himself had.

Either way, Alex had no right to force himself back into Lucas’s life anymore.

Still... he couldn’t stop worrying.

So instead, he began calling Emily occasionally.

Thankfully, she answered every time.

“He’s okay,” she would assure him softly. “He’s recovering well.”

Sometimes she mentioned Lucas eating better. Sometimes she said he had gone for therapy. Sometimes she said he smiled that day.

Those little updates became the only thing keeping Alex sane.

Even if Lucas hated him now. Even if he had forgotten him, at least he was alive. That alone mattered.

Days turned into two painful weeks. Alex buried himself in work, pretending everything was normal while silently counting the days until Lucas’s memories would eventually return. Deep down, he still believed Lucas would remember him, remember their love and everything they shared.

Then that afternoon, the unexpected happened.

Alex had just stepped out of a meeting when he overheard two employees gossiping nearby.

“Did you hear? Mr. Lucas is getting married today.”

“Really? At the registry, right?”

Alex froze instantly. His heartbeat stopped.

“What?” he whispered under his breath.

The files in his hand nearly slipped before he realized it, he had already turned toward them sharply.

“What did you just say?”

The startled employees quickly explained.

“Yes sir... people are talking about it online already. The Westman’s family and Ashton’s family apparently arranged it quickly because of Lucas’s health situation.”

Alex stopped hearing the rest. A loud ringing filled his ears.

Married? Lucas was getting married?

No, that couldn’t be true.

Lucas loved him. Even without his memories, he can't just jump into marriage just like that. No.

Alex grabbed his car keys immediately and rushed out of the company like a madman.

The entire drive to the registry felt suffocating. His hands trembled violently on the steering wheel. Every red light felt like torture. His thoughts spiraled endlessly. This has to be a mistake. Lucas wouldn’t do this. At least not willingly. He just doesn’t remember yet. Please... please don’t let me be too late.

The moment he arrived at the registry, he rushed inside breathlessly. But the instant he entered the hall, he stopped.

Everything around him blurred.

Lucas and Derby stood together at the front. Their signed documents rested on the table.

Family members surrounded them.

On Lucas’s finger, was a wedding ring. Alex’s world shattered silently.

He was late. They had already taken the vows.

For a moment, he couldn’t breathe.

Lucas turned slightly as though sensing someone’s presence.

Their eyes met briefly across the room, but there was no recognition in Lucas’s gaze.

Alex’s heart twisted in pain.