Alex watched the tears spill from Alisha's eyes, observing how she forced them out, almost as if she were challenging him. It both frustrated and intrigued him that his presence alone couldn't elicit genuine tears, especially after what she had done—leaving him. It felt like she was poking at his ego with her fake tears.

He couldn't deny finding her tears somewhat cute, but the way she looked, it was exaggerated.

“Sweetheart, that's not how you cry. Let me show you,” Alex's voice dripped ...