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.

after the younger ones.”

ached even more, a dense,

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

utmost respect, but in Waylen's presence, he

sensation even nagged

once more 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 day we're both gone, you will

Shame overwhelmed him.

him another stern

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

“What did Leonel say?”\

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

my assets in Acoiclya.” He further 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.

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

soundly, and Edwin slyly slid his hand beneath the blanket,

gently pinched

as she attempted to move his hand aside. Edwin seized the opportunity to slip under the covers, taking her in a

her head on his shoulder, Laura inquired, “Did Alexis

He sighed softly.

spoke, he cast a glance at the girl in his arms. While he deeply adored Alexis’ character, admiration

possessed a strong-willed nature.

other hand, had always

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

Waylen's house! Not here, please!”

on the bed, they delved

was eager with a strong desire to

reluctant to see her toil

Laura didn't

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

the morning and got up

Laura

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

of the trending searches, and there are rumors he's with a man! Rena and

actually mistook you for a guy!”

hard to see clearly!” Waylen was

“Please, no. I'm terrified of those two the most! One is overly serious, and the other is a clingy spirit! Dad, just let

as she finished speaking, a cup of sobering tea was

up

She grinned.

people? Did you pick that up

His tone remained gentle.

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

star. The real question is, do you genuinely take him seriously? Sneaking around like this, what's

a delicate sip of her tea and

too fragile; I won't be the one to cause harm to such a delicate flower!” Waylen pointed

of?"

Like you!”

arm, batting her eyelashes just as she did when she

like you?" Waylen tenderly caressed her

was brilliant,

feel a surge of pride in

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

of emotions. In his youth, though he sought thrills occasionally, he'd always

right there, Alexis was so

be that she had truly lost interest in Leonel? Waylen abandoned his attempts

opted to stay home and rest. She sprawled on

the back as she

stairs, having changed into fresh

the verge of heading out for a

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

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

tol” Money was the

cast a fleeting smile in his

appointment was with 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

his sights set on one and had even arranged a dinner meeting for

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

liberally during the

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

the restroom, his stride

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

found himself staring at her for

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

particularly fond of that facet

approached her,

As a lawyer, why are you out here, mingling and getting so

2328 Alexis had, indeed,

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