Chapter 525 The Russells were prosperous and prominent compared to other families. There were
many descendants from Alexander‘s father‘s generation. Alexander‘s grandmother was still around but
was old and could no longer manage family matters.
Alexander was responsible for deciding the family‘s big and small matters. In other words, his uncles,
aunts, and other family members needed to listen to him on the Russell family‘s matters.
However, Lily did not know he had any siblings, so she wondered why Brandon suddenly addressed
Alexander as “Fourt Russell.”
Alexander gently patted Lily‘s lead, “That‘s because I am the fourth child.”
**Huh?” Lily was surprised, “How did I not know about this?”
“Members of the Russell family can‘t mention this matter, so not many outsiders know. However, those
who know no longer mention it since many years have passed. We‘ve gradually forgotten about it, too,”
Alexander said nonchalantly
Life came and went. One would meet many people and forget many more in one‘s lifetime. How many
would still remember and not forget one after one died?
“If so... your brothers and sisters...” She asked carefully. It must be sensitive since the family could not
speak of it.
“My brother.” Alexander answered lier, “I had three elder brothers, but...” Alexander paused his
sentences and turned to look at Lily with his deep eyes. “They are all dead.”
‘W–What?!‘ Lily widened her eyes in surprise. Although she was mentally prepared, his words still
caught her by surprise. ‘He had three brothers, but they‘re all dead?!”
“Were they...sick?” Lily thought of a possibility. After all, the Russells were powerful and should be able
to protect their descendants.
“My eldest brother died when he was very young. My second brother was carefully raised but died at
six due to a car accident. As for my third brother, he died of illness, or so I heard. I was still young at
that time and didn‘t know much.” Alexander‘s tone was calm, and his demeanor natural. There were
not many strong emotions in his voice.
However, Lily felt heartbroken at her husband‘s calmness and subconsciously hugged Alexander
around his neck tightly. His three elder brothers were all dead. It must liave been tough for him to grow
up safely. Indeed, he had endured a lot of pressure.
Lily thought that her childhood was terrible enough. Little did she expect that Alexander‘s childhood
would be worse.
“My mother couldn‘t withstand the leartbreak and died soon after. My lather followed suit two years
later. I guess they‘ve reunited in the afterlife,” Alexander scofled at the last sentence.
“Alex, I...” Lily softly called him as she felt piercing pain in her lieart. She never knew the Russells had
such tragic secrets. It turned out his closest family members were no longer around. No wonder he did
not care and was indifferent on this matter.
“You have me,” Lily responded in a gentle voice, Alexander turned around and gently kissed Lily‘s
forehead, “There‘s no need for you to care too much about this. It luas long passed, and I don‘t feel sad
anymore.” “I won‘t, but I‘ll be here with you.” Lily wanted to be by Alexander‘s side forever,
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