Chapter 2441 Alexis didn't respond and just bent down to change her shoes.

But as she departed, her gaze involuntarily returned to Leonel. He was engrossed in a phone conversation, standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, dressed in casual attire but retaining his allure, much like her father.

Silently observing him, Alexis couldn't help but linger.

Abruptly, Leonel turned his head. The voice on the other end of the line persisted, but it became indistinct to him.

His gaze locked onto Alexis.

He contemplated questioning her about the intent behind that look, wondering if she still harbored feelings for him.

Alexis averted her eyes and took her leave.

The door closed, and Leonel continued to gaze for a prolonged moment.

Alexis leaned against the door panel.

She cast her eyes downward and lightly licked her lips, her heart in a state of restlessness.

That couldn't go on with Leonel any longer.

Attempting to divert her thoughts, she took Olivia and Laura shopping, but her mood remained elusive.

Affectionately, Olivia hugged her arm and even treated her to a massage when they arrived at a dessert shop.

Alexis gently pulled the little girl's hand.

Sighing softly, she murmured, “Looking at you young girls as beautiful as flowers, I feel like I'm already eighty!” Olivia blinked and shared, “Uncle Waylen seemed upset last night, pacing back and forth. Auntie Rena then told him to stop, and he just said, ‘How could Alexis do this? And that Leonel, he was rebelling! These two ended up sleeping together in such an ambiguous situation. Rena, aren't you going to do something about it?” Olivia vividly recounted the events.

The introverted Laura smiled with pursed Lips.

Alexis blushed, giving Olivia a playful glare.

“I seriously need to sew up that chatty mouth of yours.” “But you wouldn't do that to me!” Olivia teased, snuggling up, “Alexis, spill the beans! What's the deal with Leonel now? He must have some top-notch features, both hardware and software, to catch your attention!” Taking a sip of her juice, Alexis mumbled, “Well, he’s quite handsome.” With stars twinkling in her eyes, Olivia held her little face in admiration.

Chapter 2442 She silently rooted for them.

Yet, Alexis quickly added, “But it was just a temporary thing, so it doesn't really count! He's moving out in a few days.” Olivia couldn't accept this.

“That's not going to fly! You can't let the good stuff slip through your fingers and fall into the hands of outsiders. Take it back, capital and all, just like Edwin did to get Laura back! He's like a bone- hungry dog, chewing on every last bit!" Laura blushed a bit.

But she couldn't be upset with Olivia, whom she liked so much.

Alexis playfully patted Olivia's little hand.

“Haha! Uncle Mark and Aunt Cecilia have been quite generous to Laura. I reckon Edwin is just a bad investment!” Olivia mulled it over and found the logic in it too.

She rambled on, divulging every little detail about Alexis and Leonel’s escapade in bed. After the meal, Alexis made a quick retreat.

She aimlessly drove around.

She kept muttering under her breath. At her age, she couldn't believe she was getting grilled about her feelings by a little brat.

This is all Leonel's fault! She thought.

The meal didn't quite hit the spot. Alexis had always been a picky eater.

She sought out a place to satisfy her appetite.

The phone interrupted her thoughts. It was Leonel.

In his usual gentle tone, Leonel asked, “Where are you? Should I come pick you up?” Alexis, stubborn as ever, retorted, “I'm having a blast! Mr. Douglas, what's the deal? You don't have any friends, so you have to cling to me all the time like this? Honestly, I'm starting to feel sorry for you!” Leonel flashed a playful grin.

“Yep, you're all I have now!” FEST Sms A ET CT Koos Shortly afterward, Leonel sent her a snapshot of a table adorned with a spread of Thai cuisine.

It looked undeniably authentic at first glance.

Having such a dashing man at home, who had taken the time to prepare a feast of her favorite dishes, the mere thought of it stirred her heart.

Chapter 2443 Alexis tried to suppress the temptation repeatedly.

In the end, she made up her mind to visit Calvin.

It had been nearly a week since they last met. She aimed to maintain a simple relationship with Calvin. Once he fully recovered, he could resume shooting, find a girlfriend, and eventually embark on the path to marriage.

What Calvin desired from her, she had long ago bestowed upon Leonel.

Alexis carried a bouquet and a basket of fruits.

She entered the hospital.

She gently pushed the door of the VIP ward open, finding Calvin seated by the window, gazing outside.

The untouched food on the nearby table caught her attention.

Alexis sighed softly as she approached and took a seat.

“Why haven't you eaten? Is it not to your liking?” Calvin turned to face her.

softly, “Are you with Leonel now?” Alexis,

deny that I still have

his hand and said softly, “Calvin, you should find a girl who suits you. Get married, have children, and build a family of your own.” She had

an all-encompassing love that

in her mind, only to

Calvin was akin to a

something to eat, okay?” Alexis’ demeanor toward him

Calvin's voice sounded hoarse.

Go. I'm fine." Alexis scrutinized him, her gaze

Several

he had

photos

followed?” She tossed the photos in

the images, his expression more indignant than

feared you'd see me as bothersome, worry that I'm not as mature as him! Despite everything, I don't want to

After Calvin poured out his feelings,

as if it

out his emotions to Alexis in such

Alexis appeared bewildered.

her lips stirred. She seemed on

finally uttered hoarsely, “Concentrate on getting better.” As she

didn't stop. The long, vacant hospital corridor reverberated

she wore, a

brought Calvin home; he clung to her,

her as his

Alexis

long, slender

smoked it

approached from the front. It was Calvin's assistant, Karin Boyd, with reddened

“Take good care of him!

let me arrange one! I'll have someone come

softly, “It's of no use,

doctor said it was dire. He probably won't make it past the summer!” Alexis stood

a prognosis with

the white wall, the world

a while

specialists, both domestic and international, been sought out?” Karin

you.” Alexis’ eyes welled up.

his gaze fixed on

a cloud

her coat, slipped into slippers, and

still sulking? Dig into your food. If you resist, I might have to

microwave hummed softly, filling the quiet

brat, you shouldn't be dabbling in adult-like stalking even before reaching maturity, engaging in all these futile endeavors.” Calvin remained silent. After a pause, he uttered, “I don't need your pity! I don't need you sticking around because I'm unwell. I've

least that man knew

their childhood together. And that man now possessed the strength to offer her everything she

Calvin, was fractured, both

aspired to confine her, but it was nothing more than wishful

“Rubbish! Time to eat!” She didn’t bring up Leonel to Calvin, but Calvin was aware

the past until then, Leonel was the

spoon-fed Calvin, who finally relented and ate. She grumbled to him, her

just Like your mom.” Calvin gazed at her

his soft

the bucket, seek treatment. Otherwise, I'll toss you straight into the river, and

her arms, resembling the

word escaped his

harm you. Why didn’t you tell me sooner?” Calvin whispered, “I was afraid of

Calvin's voice was muffled.

“I'm not ready to be with him yet.” Alexis sighed

arranged expert consultations for Calvin and filed

was left was to await the

she returned to her pad,

the car and exclaimed, “I'm so worn out!” But soon, her mind

knock on the car window

Leonel, cigarette dangling from his mouth and

down

Douglas, what a surprise!” Leonel extinguished the

been waiting

Alexis stepped out of the car, secured the door, and entered

all she desired was a hearty meal without

she found the empty

Thai food?" Leonel casually scrolled

fancy it, so I ditched

she didn’t want to eat

waist from behind and

you're supposed to be popular. How come you couldn't even manage a meal?” Originally, Alexis intended to offer a comeback, but her mood was

she dropped the

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