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.

AngelasLibrary Alexis leaned over and kissed her.

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.

like all good fathers in the world, he asked softly, “Is she asleep?” The sound of his voice made Alexis’ body tense up, pulling her back to

hand grasped her slender waist. There was a hint of lust in his touch, at

of his hand made her body tense up even

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,”

didn't want to cause any ruckus for fear that it might wake up

you just have surgery?” (thanoss.com) Leonel didn't say anything and remained quiet. However,

be unbearable as her

Leonel smirked as the two of them headed towards

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

on his lap. He kept kissing her

and turned to the side to

song that played was one of Alexis’ favorite back in

created a romantic atmosphere as

had already gotten married, she still felt uncomfortable around him after years

was about to do. At this moment, he seemed intent on flirting with her. He

did he say it, but he

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

just had surgery. Don't mess around!” she told

In response, Leonel chuckled.

and swayed her body from side to side. He didn't care what type of dance they did; he just

entire body was now enveloped in his

she no longer had

on his shoulder

her, letting his lips stay on hers for

other's embrace. After that, he stopped and said in a husky voice, “Have I mentioned how beautiful

a blazing fire capable of

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

her body into a puddle

the other side of the door, she couldn't

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

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

was quite

had happened last night, he was clearly in a good mood. In the morning, he wasn't being mean,

she found herself in

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no hints of either Leonel or

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

the middle distance as she

approaching her

to her and kissed her on the cheek.

kissed her daughter

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

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

done, Alexis took

There was a bowl of congee with sliced beef sprinkled

2726 It had

only saw one bowl in front of her daughter, she

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

last night

there, she

offered her a soft-boiled egg, holding

he was

like for you tomorrow.” Alexis awkwardly pushed away the plate and

for Evelyn.” Evelyn, who looked content with her beef congee, said, “Il give the egg to Mommy!” After a slight pause, she added, “I'm

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stroked Evelyn's hair and encouraged her, saying, “How will you share Daddy with Mommy, sweetie?” Of course, as a child, Evelyn had

when I woke

then said matter-of-factly, “You were the one who came over

his mood turned sour or if he thought of Calvin, he

she ate her breakfast

handsome face, highlighting his blank expression. “Sit down!” he repeated. “Dinner’s not over

of effort on her part to

the half-empty glass where she had been drinking from, his well-groomed

about to go to the Law firm, she said to Leonel, “I don't have a court trial today. I can take Evelyn with me.” Leonel put

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

that she knew about

that, she remained indifferent towards all his

badly she wanted

was a subtle shift in the

Evelyn in her arms, Alexis said, “Leonel, let's stop talking about those

frightened and was at the brink

seeing that look on

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work with daddy later?” After a while, Evelyn jumped

breathed a sigh of

Leonel walked towards the car, Alexis saw him off.

to Evelyn and closed the car

an unfathomable look crept in his eyes. He thought how Alexis kept avoiding talking about their past. On the surface,

reality, it was Alexis who was avoiding

was dodging the possibility of her

endurance. If they succeeded in having

away from her

into the distance, Alexis went back and prepared

time, the housekeeper had also arrived for work. She respectfully addressed Alexis as “Mrs. Douglas” and asked her if she would return for lunch and

Also add some recipes that kids will like I'll go upstairs and give you a list of food

new hostess to be beautiful

had known each other since

housekeeper a piece of paper

to be used

already taken care of everything! Besides, call me old-school but if you ask me, it's only right for men to 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

no need to explain the

coat and grabbed her

had begun doing their chores. As they tidied up the master bedroom upstairs, they noticed the aftermath of last night's commotion-Leonel’s shirt, wrinkled and stained, was used

servants saw this, they

Alexis went

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

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