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.

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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.

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had drifted off to

his hand and walked to the walk-in closet, where Alexis was organizing her belongings -a task she had been

Her expression was impassive,

reason for returning was essentially to “borrow

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any feelings she once held for

silence, Leonel asked softly, “Does this small amount of luggage mean you plan to leave again? Are you planning to leave as soon

late, and she was too weary to

head, she replied, “No, it's just that I brought back only a

slowly advanced towards her, backing her against the

close, his head

her face slightly, not entirely

raspy with emotion. “So compliant! Why? Are you afraid that-I might get mad and

that,” she answered, her voice

There had been a specific goal in mind,

without any

felt warm with his proximity, barely

quietly, “Did you discuss

which seemed flushed. “Being with me, don’t you owe him

the concerns any man might have in such

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

acknowledging her point. “That's

he added with resolve, “I want us to share a 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 operation” “But I want

be by his side for every significant moment in the future. His determination made it clear

to argue further, understanding the necessity

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it, surveying the room now shared with

he moved to

little girl stirred in her sleep, cuddling a pillow, her tiny,

with tender eyes, believing he could

felt similarly about

were to have another child, Leonel found himself hoping for

a shower in the guest room, Leonel returned to find Alexis still in

one arm while managing his affairs on his phone

room was softened to a warm yellow hue, creating a

emerged, wearing a modest two-piece pajama set, clearly

his phone, eyeing her

assured, I won't touch you

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

once Alexis was settled on the far

plunged into darkness, and Alexis found herself unable

of a hassle.” There was a brief pause before Leonel responded, his voice laced with sarcasm, “You seemed to really enjoy the other night. If IVF was your

little

watched her silently, analyzing her every

hadn't truly considered their relationship at all. She appeared like a puppet, being with him solely for the sake of having

pained him deeply, but he kept it

held him back from repeating the question. Instead, he wrestled with a mix of love and resentment for Alexis, desiring to

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wore on, Alexis eventually fell asleep in the wee

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

to show any emotion towards him-laughter, anger, even a slap-anything but this

Leonel returned to the bed, his mood

frame, his hands softly stroking her waist. His actions conveyed a deep,

emanating from Leonel's body

had both been abstinent for three years, and their recent encounters were far

wasn't ready

to her back, she found herself whispering, “Didn't you

can't be close to you? Are you still thinking about Calvin?" Leonel’s words were soft as he kissed her neck, his breath warm against her

he withdrew his hand, seemingly losing

presence. After a couple of minutes, Leonel quietly

as she closed her eyes, she felt the intensity of Leonel's gaze. When she opened her eyes, she met his

at her as if trying to see

water came from the bathroom, leaving Alexis to wonder what he might

lay there, struggling with her thoughts

time in the bathroom, he sat on the sofa briefly, perhaps to avoid disturbing Evelyn. Alexis couldn't help but

Alexis found herself

that was both affectionate and teasing. She had mentioned his vasectomy, trying to set a boundary, but he always seemed to

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felt cruel

her side of the bed,

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

enjoy seeing her flustered, thinking it meant she still harbored feelings for

drifted to the past three years she spent with Calvin, and his

coldly, “Sleep.” Determined not to show weakness, Alexis turned her back to

spent the night together, yet the distance between them was palpable. Leonel’s behavior towards Alexis was a confusing mix of warmth and

changed entirely with Evelyn,

endlessly patient and accommodating with

to carry her. The next morning, the villas floors were all covered

puppy, frolicked on the carpet while Evelyn tried to pull

barked in pain.

then gently lectured Evelyn about not

her head, patting Ollie

for your medicine.” Leonel carefully prepared her medicine, and there were six

had always been a challenge for Alexis, and even Calvin's efforts

Evelyn sat obediently in

Evelyn to take two sips of water with each half. She

a piece of candy, which she enjoyed with evident

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

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

be independent yet. Elva wasn't, and she's turned out fine. There's nothing wrong with being a bit spoiled.” Alexis found herself at a

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