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.

younger ones.” He then

ached even more, a dense, throbbing

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

but

sensation even nagged at his

took up the passport,

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

Shame overwhelmed him.

shot him another

Having uttered those words, he

“What did Leonel say?”\

break his legs!" Leonel remained seated, clutching the passport. After some contemplation,

organizing my assets in Acoiclya.” He further confirmed, “Yes, I'm planning to stay in Duefron to develop my

Meanwhile, Laura slumbered on.

operated on a reversed day-and-night schedule, making it challenging

soundly, and Edwin slyly slid his hand beneath the

gently pinched her

his hand aside. Edwin seized

Laura inquired,

He sighed softly.

As he spoke, he cast a glance at the girl in his arms. While he deeply adored Alexis’ character, admiration was one thing. If she were his girlfriend,

himself possessed a

had always been remarkably accommodating

for a moment. While he was lost in thought, Laura attempted to go back to sleep, but

Waylen's house! Not here, please!” “Why not?”

the bed, they delved

was eager with a strong desire to design

albeit reluctantly, reluctant to see her toil

2325 Laura didn't

in

the morning and

had already taken Laura away

don't even keep

the trending searches, and there are rumors he's with a man! Rena and I bestowed such beauty upon you, and yet you prance

for

to see clearly!” Waylen was

of those two the most! One is overly serious, and the other is a clingy spirit! Dad, just let

about me. I'll be fine!” As soon as she finished

glanced up and

She grinned.

pick that up in Acoiclya?” Her words held a sharp edge, but Leonel took

His tone remained gentle.

were drinking. Here.

“Your Mom and I don't object to you spending time with that young star. The real question

of her tea and mustered

to cause harm to such a delicate flower!” Waylen pointed toward

does she remind you of?" Rena nonchalantly twirled her

just Like you!” Waylen paused,

batting her eyelashes just as she did when she was a

wonderful to be like

daughter was brilliant, outstanding,

help but feel a surge

the end, he could only advise, “Don’t overindulge. I believe he's rather innocent.” Angela's Library Alexis winked at her dad,

he sought thrills occasionally, he'd

Leonel right there, Alexis

be that she had truly lost interest in Leonel? Waylen

a headache, opted to stay home and rest.

back as she was engrossed in a

descended the stairs, having changed into fresh

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

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

shuts down soon so I can comfortably bask in my family’s

don't want tol” Money

a fleeting smile in his direction

home, he needed to acquire a building to bolster

and had even arranged a dinner meeting

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

liberally during the

held firm, and he swiftly regained composure after a

restroom, his

be at home? What was she doing at a social gathering? She sported her usual professional attire, though it appeared more refined than usual, accentuated by a delicate diamond necklace gracing her slender neck. It

found himself staring at her

wall, Alexis met his gaze. She regarded him in a flirty manner he hadn't previously

wasn't particularly fond of that facet of

her,

you supposed to be at home? As a lawyer, why are

2328 Alexis had, indeed, indulged quite

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