Chapter 331 Five Steps Apart

• Although the security guard lived a modest life, far removed from the privilege of someone like Alexander Cross, age had given him perspective—and perspective brought compassion. He didn’t dare mock Alexander’s pain.
• He sighed softly. “You kids… making life so complicated. Love her, fine. Hate her, fine. Just be honest with yourself and move on. Who in this world truly can’t survive without one person? If she’s so hard to win and you’re suffering like this, maybe it’s time to let go and find someone else. Look at you—you’re good-looking, from a powerful family. There are plenty of women out there. Surely one of them would choose you.”
• The guard chuckled, pulled out a cigarette, offered one to Alexander, lit his own, and flicked the lighter over.