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.

to look after the younger ones.” He

more,

don’t want to come back and inherit 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.

addressed him with utmost respect, but in Waylen's presence,

even nagged at his

more took up the passport, assessing it

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 return, bearing a bunch of chrysanthemums for us. After that, you can fly wherever your

Shame overwhelmed him.

him another stern

Having uttered those words, he departed, and Rena’s voice echoed from the

“What did Leonel say?”\

he dares to leave, I'll break his legs!" Leonel

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

Meanwhile, Laura slumbered on.

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

and Edwin slyly slid his hand beneath the blanket, teasing

pinched her

move his hand aside. Edwin seized

head on his shoulder, Laura inquired, “Did

He sighed softly.

argument outside.” 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, he'd find

himself possessed a

on the other hand, had always been remarkably accommodating toward

was lost in thought, Laura attempted to go back to sleep, but Edwin promptly caught her, harboring intentions of intimacy. However, Laura firmly declined,

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

together on the bed, they delved into the topic

desire to design

to see her toil so

Laura didn't find it

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

Alexis slept through the morning and got up

taken Laura away left Alexis feeling

you don't even keep her around for a few days to enjoy her company.” Waylen furrowed his

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

you for

was hard to see clearly!” Waylen was

of those two the most! One is overly serious, and the other

I'll be fine!” As soon as she finished speaking,

up and saw

She grinned.

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

His tone remained gentle.

much last night, and you were drinking. Here. Just drink this."

you spending time with that young star. The real question is, do you genuinely take him seriously? Sneaking around like this, what's the

delicate sip of her tea and mustered

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

remind you of?" Rena

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

batting her eyelashes just as she did

be like you?"

was brilliant,

feel a surge of pride

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

emotions. In his youth, though he

Leonel right there, Alexis was

lost interest in Leonel?

headache, opted to stay home

the back as she was

having

the verge of heading out for a

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

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 her!” Leonel

if you don't want tol” Money was the least of the Fowler family’s

a fleeting smile in

foothold back home, he needed to acquire a building to bolster his image and make a lasting impression in

set on one and had

country and his roots weren't deeply established, so most

liberally during the

and he

the restroom,

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

himself staring at her for an

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

wasn't particularly fond of that facet

approached her, peering

As a lawyer, why are you out here, mingling

indeed, indulged

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