Chapter 2701 Out of nowhere, she asked in her soft, sweet voice, “Mr. Douglas, are you my daddy?” Leonel, startled by the question, accidentally cut his finger, a streak of red blood appearing.

He momentarily froze but regained his composure as Evelyn repeated her question. Turning to her gently, he affirmed, “Yes, I'm Daddy!” Evelyn then fell silent, gazing at him with eyes full of longing.

Although Calvin had filled in for the father figure in her two-and-a-half-year life, somewhere deep inside, she seemed to know that he wasn't her real father and longed to connect with her real dad.

Leonel’s emotions swirled. He had spent the day wrestling with how to approach this topic with Evelyn.

() But she, with her innate cleverness, had made it easier than he'd anticipated.

He quickly cleaned the blood from his finger and dried his hands before lifting her into his arms.

Evelyn cuddled against his shoulder like a little puppy, softly murmuring, “Daddy!” Holding her with one arm and supporting her back with the other, Leonel felt an overwhelming surge of emotion.

She was his own flesh and blood.

Ollie, the puppy, danced excitedly at his feet but settled down after being fed some dog food and water.

As Leonel resumed cooking, Evelyn clung to him like a small koala, whispering into her father’s ear.

Despite her illness, she was lively and chatty, her spirit undiminished.

Leonel found himself wishing that he could always have his little girl by his side.

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Upon her return to the villa, Alexis carried only a small suitcase, aware that most of her belongings were still in Braseovell and that Leonel had likely prepared everything necessary for Evelyn.

Entering with her luggage, she received a cursory glance from Leonel.

“Put it in the master bedroom,” he instructed indifferently.

Noticing Evelyn clinging to Leonel's back, Alexis approached with concern for her daughter's safety. She attempted to take her down, but Evelyn refused to let go, clinging even tighter.

Alexis, with no other option, left Evelyn there, cautioning Leonel to be careful with her.

Leonel responded with a cold snort, “I won't let anything happen to her! I don't understand you two, always leaving the child with the maid. Couldn't one of you have stayed with her?” Alexis struggled to find the right words.

She chose not to explain the situation further and simply headed upstairs with her luggage.

Leonel watched her go, his gaze intensifying. Evelyn, still close to his ear, innocently asked, “Daddy, do you and Calvin both Like Mommy, right?”

Chapter 2702 Leonel gently stroked her head but didn't give a direct answer.

Evelyn, young and easily distracted, quickly moved on from the topic.

In her mind, she was just beginning to understand that she would be living here now. She worried about Calvin, contemplating asking her daddy if Calvin could move in too, so they could be a family of four.

In the master bedroom, Alexis was struck by its thoughtful arrangement.

The large bed, with its covers tossed aside, likely Evelyn's recent resting spot, caught her attention.

She softly touched the bedsheet and observed the furniture and the wardrobe prepared for both man and woman, reminiscent of a bridal suite. She suspected there must be a children’s room somewhere too.

‘What emotions had driven Leonel to prepare all this? He might have hoped for a reconciliation upon her return, but she came with different intentions. Now that her true motives were out, she wondered how he would react.

Her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts.

Not wanting to dwell in the room, she quickly went back downstairs after placing her suitcase.

Throughout the meal, her thoughts remained in turmoil.

Leonel was the epitome of calm and composure, adeptly feeding Evelyn.

This was probably a skill he had mastered while caring for younger siblings in his past.

Evelyn ate obediently, her only peculiarity being her aversion to onions, which she promptly spat out.

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e, casting an unspoken tension into the air.

Alexis wasn't sure how to react to the situation.

Evelyn, seemingly oblivious to the tension, chirped, “Mommy doesn't eat onions either? But she always tells me she eats everything!” Leonel glanced at Alexis with a natural curiosity. “Oh, does Mommy really eat everything?” He seemed to remember something, teasingly adding, “Yeah, she does!” His jest was apparent, and Alexis, perhaps a bit frustrated, bit into a lamb chop with more force than necessary.

Leonel couldn't help but chuckle lightly at the sight.

He hardly touched his own meal, his appetite seemingly absent. He instinctively reached for a cigarette but refrained, mindful of Evelyn's presence.

At 8 p.m., two servants arrived at the house, a necessary addition considering the responsibilities of both Leonel and Alexis, along with caring for Evelyn.

Chapter 2703 While Evelyn enjoyed her bath, Leonel also bathed the puppy, drying both afterwards.

He then dressed Evelyn in a onesie and carried her to the bedroom.

He decided it was best they all sleep together, given her young age.

Evelyn seemed perfectly at ease on the large bed with Leonel, as if he had always been there for her.

She wanted to sleep with the puppy as well, but Leonel was not keen on having three people and a dog in the bed.

After some persuasion, Evelyn agreed to place Ollie’s pink bed close by, where the puppy looked comfortably nestled.

Evelyn, visibly delighted, emitted warm breaths from her tiny nose.

Leonel held her, feeling her slight yet sturdy form.

As she snuggled into the blanket, he sat beside the bed, reading a fairy tale book to her.

() Evelyn rested her head on his arm, listening attentively.

to sleep, her cheeks

and walked to the walk-in closet, where

by the door, Leonel observed her silently. Her expression was impassive, showing neither resistance

her primary reason for returning was essentially to “borrow seed”-nothing

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once held for

mean you plan to leave again? Are you planning to leave as soon as you're pregnant, taking

she was too

replied, “No, it's just that I brought back

door and slowly advanced towards

close, his head

slightly,

his voice raspy with emotion. “So compliant! Why? Are you afraid that-I

2704 “It's not like that,” she answered, her voice

a specific goal in mind, and alcohol had dulled

sober, without any impulsive desires, and their child

his

observing her quivering lips, asked quietly, “Did you discuss this arrangement with Calvin?”

seemed flushed. “Being with me, don’t you owe him that much? After all, he's your current-boyfriend,” he said, the last word tinged

ask more, driven by the concerns

regained her composure and offered a light smile. “No need. This is my own

her point.

room. Also, I have surgery scheduled at the hospital tomorrow, and I want you there with me.” Alexis started to object. “It's only a minor

her presence. He simply longed for her to be by his side for every significant moment in the future. His determination made it clear there would be no

argue further, understanding the necessity

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and leaned against it, surveying the

a single bark from the puppy, he moved to the bed and gently kissed

in her sleep, cuddling a pillow, her tiny,

with tender eyes, believing he could

if Waylen had felt similarly about

and Alexis were to have another child, Leonel found himself hoping for a boy-resilient and enduring, unlike

room, Leonel returned to find Alexis still

Evelyn with one arm while managing

lighting in the room was softened to a warm

2705 Half an hour later, Alexis emerged, wearing a modest two-piece pajama

away his phone,

“Rest assured, I won't

with Evelyn here, what could I possibly do?” “You're overthinking,” Alexis responded, her tone even

soft chuckle and, once Alexis was settled on the far side of the bed, turned

plunged into darkness, and Alexis found herself unable

voice laced with sarcasm, “You seemed to really enjoy the other night. If IVF was your intention, why not

gaze resting on her little face

her silently, analyzing

relationship at all. She appeared like a puppet, being with him solely for the sake of having a child, without any real consideration for

deeply, but he kept it to

question. Instead, he wrestled with a mix of love and resentment for Alexis, desiring to possess her yet feeling uncomfortable with the

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on, Alexis eventually

up and stepped into the hallway for a cigarette, a futile attempt to quell his inner

to show any emotion towards him-laughter, anger, even a

extinguishing the cigarette, Leonel returned to

Alexis, he tenderly wrapped his arms around her slender frame, his hands softly stroking her waist. His

heat emanating from

was a sensation she couldn't ignore. They had both been abstinent for three years, and their recent encounters were far from enough to

wasn't ready

hand wandered to her back, she found herself whispering, “Didn't you have a

still thinking about Calvin?" Leonel’s words

then, he withdrew his hand,

his presence. After a couple of minutes,

eyes, she felt the intensity of Leonel's gaze. When she opened

see

water came from the bathroom, leaving Alexis to wonder what

there, struggling with her

his time in the bathroom, he sat on the sofa briefly, perhaps to avoid disturbing Evelyn. Alexis couldn't help but suggest, “I'll sleep in the guest

later, Alexis found herself

teasing. She had mentioned his vasectomy, trying to set a boundary, but he always seemed to find ways to stir her emotions, often leaving her in

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felt cruel to

side of the bed,

she told Leonel, “Get out of here.” Leonel just sneered in

flustered, thinking it meant she still harbored feelings

thoughts drifted to the past three

show weakness, Alexis turned her back

was palpable. Leonel’s behavior towards Alexis was a confusing mix of warmth

entirely with

and accommodating with her, fulfilling all her

needed to walk whenever Leonel was around, as he was always ready to carry her. The next morning, the villas floors were all covered with

their puppy, frolicked on the carpet while Evelyn tried

barked in pain.

gently lectured Evelyn about not

her head,

prepared her medicine, and there were six

to take her medicine had always been a challenge for Alexis,

Evelyn sat

halved each pill, instructing Evelyn to take two sips of water with

he gave her a piece of candy, which she

soft-boiled egg, milk and finger-sandwiches, Leonel attentively fed his daughter,

Alexis, watching this, couldn't hold back her comment. “She's capable of eating by herself. Children should learn to be more independent.” This was

daughter doesn't need to be independent yet. Elva wasn't, and she's turned out fine. There's nothing wrong with being a bit spoiled.” Alexis

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