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.

the younger ones.” He then added, “Wouldn't

heart ached even more, a dense,

Exceed Group. No issue! I'm 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

but

prickling sensation even nagged at

once more took up

longer. We don't expect anything except for when the day we're both gone, you will return,

Shame overwhelmed him.

him another

he departed, and Rena’s voice

“What did Leonel say?”\

dares to leave, I'll break his legs!" Leonel remained seated, clutching the passport. After some

“Yes, I'm planning to stay in Duefron to develop my career” Downstairs, Edwin had

Meanwhile, Laura slumbered on.

a reversed day-and-night schedule, making it challenging for

and Edwin slyly slid his hand beneath

pinched

awoke, her cheeks flushing red as she attempted to move his hand aside. Edwin seized the opportunity to slip under the covers, taking her

shoulder, Laura inquired, “Did

He sighed softly.

girl in his arms. While he deeply adored Alexis’ character, admiration

possessed a

hand, had

Laura attempted to go back to sleep, but Edwin promptly caught

in your Uncle Waylen's house! Not here, please!”

together on the bed, they delved into

a strong desire to

reluctant to see her

2325 Laura didn't

got married once in a lifetime, and she wanted everything

through the morning and

Edwin had already taken Laura away

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

the top of the trending searches, and there are rumors

for a guy!”

dark. It was hard to

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

she finished speaking, a cup of sobering tea was handed

glanced up and

She grinned.

Our Mr. Douglas playing the role to serve people? Did you pick that up in Acoiclya?” Her words held a sharp

His tone remained gentle.

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

The real question is, do you genuinely

delicate sip of her tea and mustered a forced

won't be the one to cause harm to such a delicate flower!” Waylen pointed toward

does she remind you of?" Rena nonchalantly twirled her

says she’s just Like you!” Waylen paused, lost in

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

wonderful to be like you?" Waylen tenderly

brilliant, outstanding, and

feel a surge

the end, he could only advise, “Don’t overindulge. I believe he's rather innocent.”

In his youth, though he sought thrills occasionally, he'd always stop and reflect himself when Rena

Leonel right there, Alexis was

in Leonel? Waylen abandoned his attempts

headache, opted to

legs propped up on the back as she was engrossed in a handheld

having changed into fresh

was on the verge of heading out for a meeting when he noticed Alexis lounging around. He

law firm?” Alexis

shuts down soon so I can comfortably bask in my family’s wealth, just like Elva. You can't

don't have to work if you don't want tol”

smile in his direction but remained

a prominent real estate mogul. In his pursuit of establishing a financial foothold back home, he needed to acquire a building to bolster his image and make a lasting impression

had even

he had recently returned to the country and his roots weren't

imbibed rather liberally

youthful, his alcohol tolerance held firm, and he swiftly

the restroom, his stride

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

staring at her

She regarded him

particularly fond of that

her,

As a lawyer, why are you out

had, indeed, indulged

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