The Wife You Buried Is Back from Hell novel Chapter 271

Danielle inhaled sharply, and at once, her senses were filled with his cool, clean scent.

She jerked back almost instantly, bumping hard into the edge of the table behind her. A wince crossed her face as pain shot through her side.

The loud thud made her glance instinctively toward the bed, where Niki slept soundly. Thankfully, the little girl was a heavy sleeper and didn’t stir.

“When did you come in?” Danielle asked, her voice low.

Alexander took a step back, putting some space between them.

“Such a strong reaction?” he said, his gaze dark and searching. “I just wanted to help you close the window.”

His eyes lingered on her, intense enough to make her feel as if he could see straight through her soul.

“You’re afraid of me.” His tone was almost matter-of-fact. “Or… are you afraid I might hurt Niki?”

A faint, ambiguous smile played at the corners of Alexander’s mouth. It wasn’t really a smile—more a fleeting crease in his expression, something almost worth deciphering.

Yes, she was afraid. Afraid of the past repeating itself, afraid of making the same mistakes.

Alexander’s insight had always been unsettling; he was too perceptive, too skilled at catching even the smallest flicker of emotion. After years of marriage, Danielle knew all too well how impossible it was to outmaneuver him, whether as a partner or as an adversary.

Bracing herself against the table, Danielle frowned slightly. “How did Niki get hurt?”

She had no intention of answering his questions or engaging in a pointless back-and-forth.

“Gym class,” he replied, his voice cool. “She tripped during a run. The teacher called you, but you didn’t answer, so they reached me. I took her to the hospital—she’s fine.”

“Alright.”

Alexander continued, “Let her sleep here tonight. She had a rough day and just managed to fall asleep.”

Danielle’s brow tightened ever so slightly, betraying her concern.

“You sleep with Niki,” Alexander said, glancing at his watch. “I have to go out for a while tonight.”

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