Chapter 226

Edward's expression instantly darkened. "I called you, but it was Jason who picked up. He said you were at the hospital." "Emily, about your foster father—I’ve already got people looking into it. I’ll take care of it, you don’t need to worry." His tone was calm as he sat back down. But Alice suddenly leaned away from him. "I’ll handle it myself. I don’t need your help." "Alice, are you really planning to shut me out like this? Or are we going to be stuck in this cold war forever?" Edward's voice held a hint of helplessness. He couldn’t understand why the normally composed and logical Alice was being so stubborn and withdrawn this time. She pressed her lips into a hard line, her gaze flickering to the man by the bed before she finally closed her eyes for a moment. "Alright. What do you want to talk about?" Edward's lips curled slightly, his voice soft. "I promise, from now on, I’ll give you your space. No more tracking devices or anything like that." Hearing that, Alice glanced up at hi