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.

had drifted off to

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

the door, Leonel observed her silently. Her expression was

was understandable, given her primary reason for returning was essentially to

with Leonel, along wit Books Chapters Are Daily

feelings she once held for him, had

Are you planning to leave as soon as

she was too weary

she replied, “No, it's just that I brought back only a few things.” Leonel watched

the door and slowly advanced towards her,

were close, his head lowered

face slightly,

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

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

been a specific

were both sober, without any

face felt warm with his

you discuss

lightly touched her earlobe, which seemed flushed. “Being with me, don’t you owe him that much?

wanted to ask more, driven by the concerns

of any man in his position, Alexis regained her composure and offered a light smile. “No need.

nodded, acknowledging her point.

he reached for the doorknob, he added with resolve, “I want us to share a room. Also, I have surgery scheduled at the hospital tomorrow, and I

or a genuine need for her presence. He simply longed for her to be by his side for every significant moment in the future. His determination

chose not to argue further, understanding the necessity of his

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it, surveying the room

bark from the puppy, he moved to

in her sleep, cuddling a pillow, her tiny,

tender eyes, believing he

had felt similarly about

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

in the guest room, Leonel returned to

cradled Evelyn with one arm while managing his affairs on his phone with the

was softened to a

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

his phone,

provocatively, “Rest assured, I won't touch

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

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

into darkness, and Alexis found herself unable to

consider in vitro fertilization. It wouldn't be much of a hassle.” There was a brief pause before Leonel responded, his voice laced with sarcasm, “You seemed to really enjoy the

too tired to argue, she focused on Evelyn, gently holding the child's tiny fingers, her gaze resting on her little face in the dim light. In moments like these, Alexis found solace in her

watched her silently, analyzing her every

She appeared like a puppet, being with him solely for the sake of having a child, without any

pained him deeply, but he kept it to

wanted to ask her about her feelings towards Calvin, but his pride held him back from repeating the question. Instead, he wrestled with a mix

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on, Alexis eventually fell asleep in the wee

hallway for a cigarette,

his only source of solace, and he longed for her to show any emotion towards him-laughter,

the cigarette, Leonel returned to the bed, his mood

his hands softly stroking

the heat emanating from Leonel's

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

Alexis wasn't ready

her back, she found

can't be close to you? Are you still thinking about Calvin?" Leonel’s words were soft as he

his hand, seemingly

his presence. After a couple of minutes, Leonel

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

her as if trying to see through her, and then abruptly got out

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

there, struggling with her thoughts about their

Evelyn. Alexis couldn't help but suggest, “I'll sleep in the guest room with Evelyn from tomorrow on.” ()

Alexis found herself lifted into

vasectomy, trying to set a boundary, but he always seemed to find ways to stir her emotions, often leaving her in a state

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felt cruel

to her side of the bed, leaning against

“Get out of

enjoy seeing her flustered, thinking it

the past three years she spent with Calvin, and his

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

night together, yet the distance between them was palpable. Leonel’s behavior

entirely with

endlessly patient and accommodating with her,

he was always ready to carry her. The next morning, the

frolicked on the carpet while Evelyn tried to pull

puppy barked

then gently lectured Evelyn about not pulling a dog's

her head, patting

your medicine.” Leonel carefully prepared her medicine,

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

sat

sips of water with each half. She complied and soon

a reward, he gave her a piece of candy, which

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

learn to be more independent.” This

Alexis, responded softly, “My daughter doesn't need to be independent yet. Elva wasn't, and she's turned

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