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

ached even more, a dense, throbbing anguish.

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

respect, but in Waylen's presence, he endured

sensation even nagged at

more took up the passport, assessing

anything except for when the day we're both gone, you will return, bearing a bunch of chrysanthemums for us. After that, you can fly wherever your heart desires!” “Mr. Fowler!” Leonel

Shame overwhelmed him.

shot him another

uttered those words, he departed,

“What did Leonel say?”\

to leave, I'll break his legs!" Leonel remained seated, clutching the

confirmed, “Yes, I'm planning to stay in Duefron to develop my career” Downstairs, Edwin had just completed giving Alexis a massage and retired

Meanwhile, Laura slumbered on.

a designer, she often operated on a reversed day-and-night schedule, making it challenging for her

slyly slid his

pinched her

flushing red as she attempted to move his hand aside. Edwin

her head on his shoulder, Laura inquired, “Did Alexis return?” “She's

He sighed softly.

They must've had a heated argument outside.” As he spoke, he cast a glance at the girl in his arms. While he deeply adored Alexis’

a strong-willed nature.

on the other hand, had

in thought, Laura attempted to go back to sleep, but Edwin

Not here, please!” “Why not?” Edwin

together on the bed, they delved into the

a strong desire to

albeit reluctantly, reluctant to see her toil

2325 Laura didn't find

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

morning and

already taken Laura away

don't even keep her around for

and there are rumors

actually mistook you for a guy!” Alexis remained

It was hard to see clearly!”

“Wait until Marcus and 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 let them enjoy their

soon as she finished speaking, a cup of sobering tea was

glanced up and saw

She grinned.

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

His tone remained gentle.

you were drinking. Here. Just drink this." Alexis pondered for a

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

took a delicate sip of her

young, too fragile; I won't be the one to cause harm

of?" Rena

Like you!” Waylen paused, lost

nestled her head on Waylen's arm, batting her eyelashes just as she did when she was a

be like you?"

daughter was brilliant, outstanding, and

feel a surge

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

emotions. In his youth, though he sought thrills occasionally,

there, Alexis was so

that she had truly lost interest in Leonel? Waylen

Alexis, still nursing a headache, opted to stay home and

the back as

the stairs, having changed

verge of heading out for a meeting when he noticed

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

bask in my family’s wealth, just like Elva. You can't imagine how much I envy her!” Leonel

want tol” Money was the least of the Fowler

a fleeting smile in

pursuit of establishing a financial foothold back home, he needed to acquire a building to bolster his image and make a lasting impression

one and had

country and his roots weren't

imbibed rather liberally

his alcohol tolerance held firm, and

the restroom, his stride

was she doing at a social gathering? She sported her usual professional attire, though it appeared more refined than usual,

staring at her for

regarded him in

particularly fond of

her, peering

home? As a lawyer, why are you out here,

Alexis had, indeed,

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