The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never

Concurrently, Winston, with Alessandra’s help, reached her place.

“Winston, take a seat.

I’ll fetch the first-aid kit.

”

“Alright.

”

Winston lingered in the living room.

Shortly, Alessandra hastened down from the upstairs room, medical kit in hand.

She meticulously dipped a cotton swab in iodine, gently cleansing his arm wounds.

“Is it painful?”

Tenderly blowing on the abrasions, Alessandra raised her eyes to Winston, filled with worry.

“Does it still hurt?”

“Not at all.

Don’t fret,” Winston reassured, smiling.

“How can I not be concerned?”

Alessandra’s expression was a mix of worry and sadness.

“I feel so helpless, from start to finish, you were injured defending me.

”

“That’s not true at all.

You’re far from useless.

You’re my sister Winston assured earnestly.

“Ignore Dotson’s comments.

His opinion doesn’t represent how others view you.

”

“But…”

With her head bowed, Alessandra spoke with a hint of dejection.

“Miss Moore didn’t stand up for you earlier.

She just observed your confrontation with Dotson.

Does she, too, think I’m of no value?”

“No, she won’t.

” Winston reached out his uninjured hand and gently stroked Alessandra’s head.

“Miss Moore will never see you as useless, I promise.

”

Alessandra lifted her head, tears pooling in her innocent eyes.

“Winston, whatever happened today, it’s all my fault.

If I hadn’t insisted on going out earlier, Miss Moore wouldn’t have given you time off.

If I had just kept quiet, none of this would have happened…”

Winston’s voice remained gentle.

“It’s not your fault, Alessandra.

No one blames you.

Tomorrow, I’ll take you out.

”

“No.

”

Holding onto Winston’s hand, Alessandra looked up at him with a serious expression.

“You should stay here and help Miss Moore.

I’ll stay in the villa and promise not to cause any trouble.

”

“Alessandra,” Winston said, his tone concerned.

“What’s the matter?”

Alessandra met Winston’s gaze, tears welling up in her eyes.

She wiped them away and smiled sweetly.

“Don’t worry about me.

I’ll be fine.

”

Winston looked into Alessandra’s eyes.

“Are you sure you don’t want me to spend some quality time with you?”

Alessandra beamed.

“Winston, you don’t need to make special plans for me.

Being with you is enough.

And honestly, I’d rather you didn’t request a whole month off just to spend time with me.

”