Chapter 2321 Leonel clenched his fist.

“Is he really that good?” he asked, his voice tense.

Alexis blinked.

“You'll only know if you try,” she teased.

Frustrated and unwilling to continue the conversation, Leonel stood up to leave but ran into Edwin halfway up the stairs. Edwin had stayed the night, anticipating the drama.

Seeing the early morning excitement, he knew Alexis was the key to handling Leonel.

Edwin naturally took Alexis’ side. With an air of feigned ignorance, Edwin grinned.

“Everyone's awake so early, huh?” Leonel, without a word, brushed past him and continued upstairs.

Descending the stairs in his thick white bathrobe, Edwin approached Alexis. She stretched out her leg.

“A massage, please! I've had a long night and I'm exhausted!” she said, half-joking.

Edwin, who had always shared a close bond with Alexis, began massaging her leg thoughtfully.

After a moment, he inquired, “What's your plan now?” He nodded subtly towards the upper floor.

“He's back. Are you planning to push him away?” Alexis tapped his head playfully in response, her smile faint.

“You're worrying too much, Edwin. The world doesn't offer many chances to mend broken relationships.” Edwin returned her smile gently, choosing not to probe further.

Upstairs, Leonel stood frozen, his fingers tightly gripping the railing, turning white from the strain.

He overheard Alexis’ comment about the rarity of mending broken relationships, her tone tinged with indifference.

The feeling in Leonel’s heart was indescribable. Once in his room, he leaned heavily against the door. He contemplated returning to Acoiclya in a few days, to return to their previous dynamic.

As polite, courteous family members, they could assist each other during difficulties but not as lovers.

This would bring ease to everyone.

After their breakup, Alexis had made no attempts to win him back.

Chapter 2322 He knew there had been a time when she awaited his regret and return, believing he would eventually come back to their shared home.

But he never did, not through all those years.

Her decision to move on was understandable.

Now, he questioned his right to feel upset.

Preparing to pack for Acoiclya, Leonel felt an unbearable ache in his heart.

Memories of his traumatic childhood, witnessing his mother’s tragic end, weighed heavily on him.

He had learned to live with repression.

To Leonel, Alexis had been a beacon of light in his life, but its intensity had once seemed too glaring, prompting him to shut it out.

Now, longing for that very light, he realized Alexis was no longer willing to bestow it upon him.

Clutching his chest, Leonel felt a deep pang of pain.

As he grappled with these thoughts, a sudden knock at the door jolted him back to the present.

Leonel went to open the door and saw Waylen standing there.

“Mr. Fowler” Waylen glanced at him. He walked in at a deliberate pace, stooped over to retrieve the passport from the sofa, and commented, “You just returned a few days ago, and now you're departing again, huh?” Leonel affirmed, “Yes, 'm planning to.” Waylen thumbed through the passport and casually probed, “Is it because of Alexis?” To that question, Leonel had no response ready.

After a contemplative pause, he eventually confided, “No, it’s my fault” “Of course, it's your fault!” Waylen retraced his steps to the door, closing it behind him before turning to confront Leonel.

“You charted the course of your life too early. Why don't you simply explore the world more and think carefully before making big decisions? Now, i Such matters always weighed heavily on a father.

After all, Leonel was akin to a son, a lad he had seen grow up into a man.

Chapter 2323 Waylen lit a cigarette; halfway through it, he spoke up.

“At first, when I aided the Douglas family and took you in, the primary reason was indeed your rare blood type. But ponder this, Leonel. Over the years, did I not treat you as my own, or did Rena not adore you like a son? She even yearned to love you more, yet I held her back.

I believed all four children in the family deserved equal treatment.

‘You shouldn't be the exception even if we felt bad for you." He took a drag from his cigarette.

“And besides, you're the eldest.

duty to look after the younger ones.” He

heart ached even more, a dense,

just delighted with your thriving career of your own! But all of this assumes you don't harbor affection for Alexis and never considered a life together with her! Yet deep down, you clearly care for her while simultaneously yearning to evade this life. Leonel, I know Alexis best. She won't easily turn back! Now, at this point, my two children are causing each other pain. How am I supposed to handle this?” He couldn't contain himself any longer and scolded, “You darn fool, not even allowing me a peaceful

with utmost respect, but in Waylen's presence, he endured the

even

took up the

free to run wherever you wish. Rena and I can't hold you back any longer. We don't expect anything except for when the day we're both gone, you will

Shame overwhelmed him.

him another

darn fool!” Having uttered those words, he departed, and Rena’s voice

“What did Leonel say?”\

Waylen responded, “If he dares to leave, I'll break his legs!" Leonel remained seated, clutching the passport. After some contemplation, he placed a phone

He further confirmed, “Yes, I'm planning to stay in Duefron to

Meanwhile, Laura slumbered on.

often operated on a reversed day-and-night schedule, making it challenging for her to rise early in the

and Edwin slyly slid

pinched her

her cheeks flushing red as she attempted to move his hand aside. Edwin seized the

on his shoulder, Laura inquired, “Did Alexis return?” “She's back,” Edwin

He sighed softly.

argument outside.” As he spoke, he cast a glance at the girl in his arms. While he deeply

possessed a

other hand, had always been remarkably

mind drifted for a moment. While he was lost in thought, Laura attempted to go back to sleep, but Edwin promptly caught her, harboring intentions of intimacy. However, Laura firmly declined, her

here, please!” “Why

the bed, they delved into the

with a strong desire to design her own

albeit reluctantly, reluctant to

2325 Laura didn't find

all, she believed she only got married once in a lifetime, and she wanted everything

slept through the morning and got up for

that Edwin had already taken Laura away left Alexis

for Laura to pay a visit, and you don't even keep her around for a few days

think about is having fun! That young star, Calvin, is back at the top of the trending searches, and there are rumors he's with a man! Rena and I bestowed such beauty upon you, and yet

actually mistook you for a

was hard to see

Elva return. Let them handle you!" Alexis relented, “Please, no. I'm terrified of those two the most! One is overly serious, and the other is a clingy spirit! Dad, just

she finished speaking,

glanced up

She grinned.

role to serve people? Did you pick that up in Acoiclya?” Her words held a sharp edge,

His tone remained gentle.

eat much last night, and you were drinking. Here. Just

and I don't object to you spending time with that young star. The real question is, do you genuinely take him seriously? Sneaking around like this, what's the purpose?” Beneath the table, Leonel’s hand

delicate sip of her tea and mustered

the one to cause harm to such a delicate

of?" Rena nonchalantly twirled her

just Like you!” Waylen paused,

her eyelashes just

to be like you?" Waylen tenderly caressed her

brilliant, outstanding, and

a surge

overindulge. I believe he's rather innocent.” Angela's Library Alexis winked

delicate.” Waylen experienced a whirlwind of emotions. In his youth, though he sought thrills occasionally, he'd always stop and

Leonel right there, Alexis

in Leonel? Waylen abandoned his attempts to mend their

Alexis, still nursing a headache, opted to stay home

the back as she was

stairs, having

Leonel was on the verge of heading out for a meeting when he noticed Alexis lounging

go to the law firm?” Alexis didn’t even look at

secretly hope it shuts down soon so I can comfortably bask in my family’s wealth, just like Elva. You can't imagine how much I envy

tol” Money was the least of the Fowler

cast a fleeting smile in his direction but

a prominent real estate mogul. In his pursuit of establishing a financial foothold back home, he

on one and had even

Library Though Leonel was affluent, he had recently returned to the country and his roots weren't deeply established, so most people were unaware of his connection to the

liberally during the

being youthful, his alcohol tolerance held firm, and he swiftly regained composure after a brief

restroom, his

social gathering? She sported her usual professional attire, though

staring at her for

She regarded him in a flirty

particularly fond of that facet

her, peering

a lawyer, why are

had, indeed, indulged quite

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