Chapter 2721 Yes, today was the day they had gotten married.

Leonel’s footsteps approached from behind. He came in, tossing his coat over a chair back before sitting opposite Alexis.

It was then that she noticed he was still wearing the same clothes from the morning, including the particularly elegant lapel pin. She rarely saw him dressed so formally- “If you wanted dinner with me, you could've called,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Would you have come home if I had called?” Leonel asked, his eyes downcast.

Alexis watched as he put away the velvet box, seemingly deciding not to give it to her.

She didn't inquire about it and began to eat in silence.

After she took a bite, Leonel abruptly took the plate away, his tone harsh. “They're cold. What if you have a stomach later?” Alexis remained quiet, the tension between them palpable.

Leonel headed to the kitchen to reheat the dishes. Returning with the warmed food, he poured himself a glass of red wine. Alexis frowned at the sight. “You just had surgery. You shouldn't be drinking” Instead of responding, Leonel pushed the glass towards her, hinting for her to drink. “It's our wedding night,” he said.

Alexis hesitantly picked up the glass, swirled the wine gently, and finally took a sip, drinking half of it.

Leonel watched her closely before asking, “Have you made things clear with him? How did he take it? Is he okay with you marrying me? Did he argue with you?” Putting down her glass, Alexis met Leonel's gaze and spoke up slowly.

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Leonel cut her off, his smile casual, almost dismissive.

“What are you worried about? Mrs. Douglas, relax. I'm not petty- I just wonder if Calvin can handle knowing you're with me, that the woman he cares about spends her nights in my bed. That at any moment, I can touch you, even be intimate with you. It must be maddening for him, right?” Alexis stood up abruptly, but Leonel's stern voice stopped her.

“Sit down. Did I say you could leave? As I mentioned, it is our wedding night.” Alexis couldn't help but frown.

Chapter 2722 His eyes were fixed at the glass-or perhaps he was looking at her though it.

His tone was very casual as he said, “Evelyn kept waiting for you for a long time and just fell asleep not long before your return.

She kept crying when I tried making her take her medicine and kept insisting on wanting you! Is this how you took care of her these past few years? AngelasLibrary You only take care of her when you're free, and then you leave her to the babysitter when you're not?” He actually knew that this wasn't the case. He knew how much Alexis had taken good care of Evelyn and how she loved her very much. She would've never come to him for Evelyn's case if that wasn't true.

However, whenever he remembered that she went to visit Calvin, he wanted to antagonize her.

At that point, he just wanted to expose his wound to her and let her feel the pain as well. That way, he could find out if she still had feelings for him.

After a brief silence between the two of them, Alexis said, “I'l go upstairs to see her.” Before she could get up, Leonel grabbed her hand. This time, his tone had somewhat softened, no longer sounding sarcastic.

“Let's eat first,” he suggested.

Alexis kept her hand on the edge of the table as she hesitated.

After a while, she gave in and sat down to eat.

As the two of them ate, the atmosphere around them remained silent.

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Alexis couldn't help but think of the phrase “the last supper”, which made her smile. Leonel noticed this and stared at her for a long time.

There was an unfathomable look in his eyes.

It had a mixture of love, resentment, and the longing for all the years that had gone by.

For some reason, Alexis was willing to engage him in conversation this time around. While drinking her soup, she asked him, “How have you been these past few years?” She knew about the first year when he was flying around the world and looking for her. However, by the time she had given birth to Evelyn, he had already returned to the country.

By then, she had lost track of him and no one had mentioned him in front of her.

Alexis thought that he, like anyone else, needed emotional connection.

He had a colorful past, with so many different people coming and going.

Perhaps he also had someone by his side during that time.

Leonel’s gaze deepened as he leaned his back against the chair, carefully watching her. After a while, he uttered under his breath, “Do you really want to know?"

Chapter 2723 He knew what was on her mind, but he didn't want to be explicit about it.

Shortly after that, the conversation between the two of them died down. Once she was done with her meal, she headed upstairs. This time, Leonel no longer stopped her.

He had given all the servants a day off, Leaving only the three of them in the villa.

Alexis went into the master bedroom to check on Evelyn.

A small bedside lamp bathed the room with a soft light. Beside it was Evelyn, who was sleeping soundly.

Alexis could make out the outline of her body under the thin quilt.

Although she was curled up like an infant, her delicate face still looked adorable.

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Evelyn's skin felt warm against her Lips.

The kiss must've woken up Evelyn as she drowsily opened her eyes and looked at Alexis. “Mom,” she softly called her while reaching out her small hands for a hug.

Alexis obliged and pulled her in for an embrace as she caressed her little face.

“I like Daddy,” Evelyn muttered softly.

When Alexis heard this, she felt her heart twitch.

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Before she could say something, Evelyn fell asleep again. Her fan-like eyelashes trembled slightly, her skin so smooth and soft.

As she slept, Alexis watched her quietly.

She would never get tired of looking at her own child.

It was around this time that Leonel entered the room. When he was greeted by this scene, he realized that this was the first time he had seen Alexis in such a tender state ever since they reunited.

There were no sharp exchanges nor sarcastic remarks, just a gentle gaze focused on the child they shared.

Leonel gently closed the door and made sure not to make a single sound.

Though the door and the bed were only a few meters apart, him getting there still felt like a lifetime.

He stopped behind her and looked at Evelyn.

softly, “Is she asleep?” The sound of his voice made Alexis’ body tense up, pulling her back to reality. “She woke

hand grasped her slender waist. There was a hint

his hand made her body tense

Evelyn's little face. However, his lips were still so close to Alexis’ ear that she could feel the warmth of his breath. “I told you. This is our wedding night,”

was already very late, and Alexis didn't want to cause any ruckus for fear that it might

anything and remained quiet. However, his long fingers kept roaming around

to be unbearable as

as the two of them headed towards the sitting area outside, closing the door behind

other side of the door was Evelyn, while in the parlor, Leonel pinned

was skilled kisser, hoisting her up as though she was sitting on his lap.

to the

that played was one of Alexis’ favorite back in high

atmosphere

though they had already gotten married, she still felt uncomfortable around him after years of being

telling what Leonel was about to do. At this moment, he seemed intent on flirting with her. He sank his head and leaned his lips

did he say it, but he also

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despite her usually open attitude, couldn't endure this. Her face turned slightly red as she

Don't mess

In response, Leonel chuckled.

gently held her waist and swayed her body from side to side. He didn't care what type of dance

entire body was

such a night, perhaps she no longer had the strength

chin on his shoulder and let him take

her, letting his lips stay on hers for a

they kept on kissing while Locked in each other's embrace. After that, he stopped and said in a husky voice, “Have I mentioned how beautiful you look in this dress?” Indeed, Alexis was the

blazing fire capable of easily

this, he could no longer restrain himself. Despite having just undergone surgery and being unable to sexually perform, he did enjoy seeing her break

manipulate Alexis, turning her body into a puddle of beautiful

side of the door, she couldn't make

Her voice was hoarse and tinged with moans as she cried, “Enough!” Leonel looked up, with strands of his damp hair clinging to his sweaty forehead. His gaze was intense as though he was staring straight

her so distressed, he murmured softly, “Are you going to run away from me again?” (thanoss.com) “You pervert!”

of getting angry, Leonel was quite pleased with

happened last night,

found

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around and saw no hints

a while, she heard the faint sound of a child's voice coming from downstairs,

in bed and stared into the middle distance as she listened to

approaching her coming from

rushed to her and kissed her on the cheek. “Daddy asked me to wake

smiled and kissed her

joy on her face, Evelyn told her what her dad had made for

heart. She asked Evelyn to wait for a moment so that she could

done,

prepared a hearty breakfast. There was a bowl of congee with

2726 It had such an appetizing

one bowl in front of her daughter, she asked, “Where's mine?” At that

at her and replied lazily, “I told you about the breakfast options, but you didn't tell me your

night because

also there, she had to

soft-boiled egg, holding the

though he was coaxing Evelyn. “Here, eat

for you tomorrow.” Alexis awkwardly pushed

to Mommy!” After a slight pause, she added, “I'm

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He then gently stroked Evelyn's hair and encouraged her, saying, “How will you share

woke up this morning, Mommy's in

one who came over to my side!” Alexis pursed

of Leonel's good mood. If at any point, his mood turned sour or if he thought of Calvin, he would become cold and sarcastic yet

ate her breakfast in

dining room fell on Leonel's handsome face, highlighting his blank expression. “Sit down!” he

lot of effort on her part to force

asked, “Where is Evelyn?” Leonel lifted the half-empty glass where she had been drinking from, his well-groomed appearance complimenting

said to Leonel, “I don't have a court trial today. I can

me.” “Nol” Alexis denied, trying her best to maintain her calm tone. “The law firm has accumulated a lot of work over the years during my absence.” He stared at her for a while before saying, “So you're also aware that you've left your work behind, huh? Alexis, did you hate me so much back then that you gave up your entire career and family just so you could avoid me?”

that she knew

remained indifferent towards

a testament to how badly she wanted to cut ties

there was a subtle shift

arms, Alexis said, “Leonel, let's stop talking about those things, okay?” Leonel looked at Evelyn, whose

frightened and was at

(thanoss.com) Upon seeing that look on his daughters face, Leonel's heart

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with his thumb and said, “Why don't you go to work with daddy later?” After a while, Evelyn jumped out of her mother's

breathed a

towards the car, Alexis saw him off. Or to be more precise, she saw Evelyn

waved to Evelyn and closed the car

look crept in his eyes. He thought how Alexis

was Alexis who was

of her falling in

intimate moments in the bedroom were only mere acts of endurance. If they succeeded in having another child, although she wouldn't Likely bring up divorce, he

few seconds, Leonel looked away from her and raised the

black car smoothly drove into the distance, Alexis went back and

the housekeeper had also arrived for work. She respectfully addressed Alexis as “Mrs. Douglas” and asked her if she would return for lunch and what she'd like to have

Mr. Douglas usually likes. Also add some recipes that kids will

new hostess to be beautiful and

known each other since childhood, and that

a piece of paper as well

to be

support their families and not the wives. Mr. Douglas is a rich and good-looking man. Not only that, he's also so considerate to you and Evelyn! You must be so Lucky.” Alexis flashed a faint smile and

the situation

coat and grabbed her briefcase

they noticed the aftermath of last

the servants saw this,

black car smoothly drove into the distance, Alexis went back and prepared to go to

addressed Alexis as “Mrs. Douglas” and asked her if she would return for

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