The Windfalls of Love (Roxanne and Harrison)

Chapter 151

Alexander had always been a man of action, he was never one to pussyfoot around. But when it came

to matters of the heart, his decisive nature went missing.

Harrison knew that asking Alexander to cut Hazel out of his life was like asking him to stop breathing.

But if things kept going the way they were, with Hazel unable to handle being alone and not genuinely

caring for Alexander, she'd end up breaking his heart all over again.

Harrison figured he had to find a solution to this mess.

Better a short, sharp shock than endless agony. After one big hurt, even the deepest scars would

slowly heal over time.

Harrison would rather see Alexander with a big, healed-over scar on his heart than continue to be

tormented by Hazel.

The Dawson clan got wind of Hazel's dirty laundry pretty fast. When Hazel got back to the Dawson

residence after leaving the hospital, her old man, Hamlin Dawson, smacked her so hard she lost two

teeth. He knocked her onto the couch, and blood immediately started pouring from her mouth.

Hamlin's liver-spotted hand, the one that had hit Hazel, was shaking uncontrollably, and so was his

voice. "How could I have a shameless daughter like you? You've thrown away all the Dawson family's

dignity."

Her mom, Emily, was the person who loved her the most. But that day, after watching her husband

knock out two of their daughter's teeth, Emily couldn't find a single reason to defend her.

All she could do was cry along and give Hazel an earful, "Hazel, did we raise you and pay for your

fancy foreign education for nothing? Don't you know shame or decency? Alexander's such a good man;

how could you bear to hurt him like this? If you don't love him, why did you marry him? There are so

many good girls who like him; why do you have to hurt a man who loves you so much, who's so dutiful

and so responsible?"

Emily was shaking with anger over her daughter's disgraceful behavior.

Nora, fearing their parents would get sick from the stress, tried to calm them down, "Dad, Mom, don't

get too worked up; your blood pressure's gonna shoot up again."

"And you!" Hamlin glared at his younger daughter, looking stern, "You knew about your sister's antics

all along! Why didn't you tell us? Why did you help her cover it up? Can actions like this be excused?”

Nora lowered her head, too ashamed to face her parents. "Dad, I know I was wrong; I shouldn't have

kept it from you guys, I…" She just didn't want to see her sister and Alexander get divorced for real.

Once upon a time, they looked like such a loving couple, so how did it come to this?

Nora had been in love with Harrison for over twenty years. She had liked him since she was a little girl.

Even though Harrison married Roxanne and she was left out in the cold, she still believed in love. But

after witnessing her sister's betrayal of Alexander, she started doubting if the pure love she longed for

really existed in this world.

In this flashy, noisy society, could true love withstand temptation?

Hazel finally caught her breath, knelt down, and tearfully apologized to her parents.

Hamlin was about to give her another hard slap, but Emily stopped him. "Hazel's pregnant right now;

don't hit her too hard."

Hamlin clenched his fist, "We're not even sure if the baby is Alexander's, I..."

He slapped himself in the face and continued, "I owe Alexander an apology. Hazel, you should know

what to do. Divorce Alexander, and don't take any of his money after the divorce. Leave the position of

his wife. There are many good women in the world, and Alexander can find a good woman after leaving

you."

Hamlin was a man of honor.

His daughter had done such a thing, and the only thing he could do was try his best to make it up to

Alexander.

That was the only solution.

However, Hazel cried and kicked up a fuss, refusing to get a divorce.

"Dad, Mom, Alexander is willing to give me another chance; I can change. Please don't push me."

Emily let out a long sigh, "Alexander has already done enough for our family."

After all, she was her daughter, and she was pregnant, so Emily pulled on Hamlin's hand.

"Since Alexander has given her a chance, let's trust her one more time. The baby in her belly can have

a prenatal paternity test in a few weeks. If the baby is Alexander's, let her give birth to it. If not, make

Hazel get an abortion without hesitation, let her correct her mistakes, and make it up to Alexander.

What do you think?"

Hamlin couldn't make a decision.

After all, it was their family that had wronged Alexander, and the Dawson family's dignity was already

gone.

He had to think carefully.

...

Alexander's stomach wound hadn't fully healed.

But a week later, he insisted on being discharged from the hospital.

On the day he was discharged, Harrison and Samuel went to the hospital to pick him up.

To express his apologies, Hamlin personally went to the hospital and knelt down in front of Alexander.

When he knelt down, Alexander felt a pang in his heart.

He tried to help Hamlin up, but Hamlin refused.

Alexander had no choice but to kneel down with Hamlin. "If you don't get up, I'll stay kneeling too. No

matter what, I can't let you kneel before me.”

“Alexander, I am grateful that you are willing to give Hazel another chance. I have taught her a lesson;

this is her only chance. If she still doesn’t cherish you, I will kick her out of the house and disown her as

my daughter.”

Alexander was a bit choked up, and his eyes were moist.

Hamlin had only seen Alexander's eyes well up with tears twice.

Once, when he married Hazel, he was so happy that he teared up.

The other time was now.

Hamlin was heartbroken to see the once-spirited and good man now so worn out because of a woman.

"Alexander, thank you."

"Get up first." Alexander helped him up.

Only then did Hamlin slowly stand up.

The two men had a heart-to-heart talk in the hospital corridor.

Alexander listened and nodded from time to time.

He knew Hamlin was a great father-in-law.

Even if his marriage to Hazel was over, he would always respect Hamlin.

Nora glanced at Alexander.

In just two weeks, Alexander seemed to have lost a lot of weight.

Alexander's face, which used to be a bit chubby, had now slimmed down, making his facial features

more prominent.

He had a buzz cut, which made his face look even thinner.

But Alexander really suited the short hair.

Few men could make short hair look so masculine.

It was just that Alexander now gave off a melancholic vibe.

Nora felt really guilty, "I'm sorry. I didn't intentionally hide the truth about my sister from you; I just didn't

want you to be sad."

"I don't blame you." Alexander nodded, "I know everything."

Nora's sense of morality was truly admirable.

Alexander knew that very well.

At this point, Nora sneaked a glance at Harrison.

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The same old Harrison had the same handsome face, yet it gave off a feeling of warmth.

Maybe it was because after he got married, Roxanne changed him and made him warmer.

Nora sneaked a glance at him. But she didn't dare dwell on it. After all, he was already married. She

better stop sneaking peeks at him.

After sending off the Dawson family, Alexander looked at Harrison, "Did you tell them?"

"Yes." Harrison answered frankly, "They would have found out sooner or later. The truth always comes

out. I know you want to shoulder everything alone, but this isn't something you can handle on your

own."

Samuel was opening the car door for them, "Alex, don't be mad at Harrison. He just wants you to face

the truth head-on, and besides..."

Upon receiving a glare from Harrison, Samuel immediately shut his mouth.

He nearly let the cat out of the bag, which would have earned him another scolding from Alexander.

To Samuel's surprise, Alexander didn't scold Harrison.

He got in the car, "I just don't want the elders to get involved."

Hamlin's kneeling gesture earlier had really tugged at Alexander's heartstrings.

His inability to maintain his marriage and cause the elders to worry was a sign of his incompetence.

Harrison sat next to him, "Don't worry, I won't tell your parents."

Alexander didn't say anything more.

After the car left the hospital, he closed his eyes and leaned against the window.

It was unclear whether he was tired and asleep or deep in thought.

Harrison instructed the driver, "Anthony, take Mr. Alexander home to rest."

Alexander remained with his eyes closed, "I don't want to go back to Bayview Villa."

Harrison said, "I know you don't want to go back to Bayview Villa and don't want to face Hazel, so you

can stay at my place."

Alexander opened his eyes, "Anthony, head straight to the headquarters."

He still had a lot of work to do.

"You need to rest." Harrison said with concern.

Alexander was resolute, "I need to work."

Harrison frowned, "Anthony, don't listen to him; take him home to rest."

Alexander said, "Anthony, to the headquarters."

Anthony asked, "So who should I listen to?"

No one could persuade Alexander.

He was determined to get back to work.

For many days in a row, he was always the first to arrive at work and the last to leave.

Since he and Hazel parted ways at the hospital, he hadn't been home.

But he always remembered his responsibilities as a husband. He hired the best nanny, nutritionist,

bodyguard, and obstetrician for Hazel. He made sure Hazel was well taken care of. But he just didn't

want to go home.

Hazel called him over and over again, but he always used work as an excuse to hang up.

Life could never go back to the way it was.

One day, Harrison and Samuel were having a meal with Alexander in the cafeteria of the headquarters

building.

Alexander seemed to have a good appetite. He had the cafeteria staff serve him roasted pork chops,

roasted chicken legs, seafood paella, fish and chips, a bowl of soup, and an orange.

The cafeteria at Rodriguez Group was known for its good food quality.

They often ate there when they worked overtime.

Following behind, Samuel nudged Harrison's arm, "What's up with Alexander these days? Is he eating

so much on purpose so he can try to make up for the weight he lost?"

Harrison kept a straight face, "He's just putting on a brave face!"

He knew Alexander better than anyone.

He guessed that at this moment, Alexander's heart must be bitter.

But he had to show others that he was fine.

Samuel said, "Indeed, men always get hit hard when it comes to women. Alexander is really losing half

of himself."

Alexander suddenly stopped. Samuel almost bumped into him and then got a glare.

"Are you trying to scare me to death?" Samuel clutched his chest.

Alexander said coldly, "You enjoy talking behind people's backs, don't you?"

Samuel said, "I'm just worried about you!"

Alexander replied, "I'm fine."

While sitting at the table, Alexander started eating seriously.

He savored every bite.

He cleaned up every dish on his plate.

He seemed like he was living life to the fullest.

But in reality, he didn't even know what he was putting into his stomach.

The sorrow in his heart was overwhelming; eating felt like chewing wax, absolutely tasteless.

After finishing his meal, he stood up, glancing lightly at Harrison and Samuel. "Take your time eating; I'll

head back to the meeting room and wait for you guys."

Harrison nodded.

Once Alexander left, he turned to Samuel, "How's that thing coming along?"

Samuel nodded and asked, "Harrison, are you sure Hazel will take the initiative to divorce Alexander

this time?"

Harrison's brows furrowed as he looked at Alexander’s weak back as he left.

Such a tough and resolute man, suddenly was so haggard and melancholy.

Harrison was silent for a moment, "Rest assured, this kind of woman doesn't deserve to live with

Alexander."

Alexander deserved better.

There were plenty of good women in this world.

He found the amazing Roxanne.

He believed that Alexander would definitely find someone too.

Harrison was starting to believe in fate now.

After quickly finishing his meal, he stood up with his plate and handed it to a worker, whose job it was

to wash the dishes.

The food in the cafeteria suited his taste.

As he walked, he spoke to Samuel, "Don't worry, whatever Hazel owes Alexander, fate will make it up

to him in another way."

"When did you start believing in fate so much?" Samuel looked puzzled.

Harrison smiled slightly, "Anne told me."

As he spoke, Roxanne called. "Harrison, are you working overtime today?"

"Yes. I've already eaten in the company cafeteria; don't wait for me."

Upon receiving Roxanne's call, Harrison's eyes and voice softened.

Samuel felt a bit uncomfortable hearing this. This usually aloof CEO suddenly became so tender. But

indeed, the power of love could change a person.

Harrison told Roxanne he was working overtime, said a few more words, and then hung up.

Lately, Alexander had been using overtime as an excuse to numb himself.

As his good friend, Harrison naturally needed to accompany him.

They chatted while walking.

Samuel asked, "Harrison, how long do you think it will take Hazel to fall for it? Now that she's pregnant,

will she be more restrained?"

Harrison asked, "Do you think she's a restrained person?"

Samuel said, "She's pregnant now; she should be a bit more restrained."

Harrison said, "In less than a month, we'll see the result."

Samuel asked, "Should I have someone spy on her then?"

Harrison replied, "I'll do it myself."

This concerned his good friend's happiness; he must personally oversee it to be at ease.

He also hoped this matter could be resolved soon so Alexander could truly hurt once.

After the pain, let time slowly heal him.

The original one-month plan was surprisingly completed early.

This day, Roxanne and Chloe were selecting a hotel for Russian clients. They needed to find a high-

end hotel with a good environment, an upscale restaurant, and meeting rooms. The two came to the

Seraphim Grand Hotel.

After booking the rooms, Chloe spotted a familiar face.

She quickly nudged Roxanne's arm, "Anne, look, isn't that Mr. Alexander's wife, Hazel? That's her,

right? Who's the man she's arm in arm with?"