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.

his voice made Alexis’ body tense up, pulling her back to

waist. There was a hint of lust in

warmth of his hand made her body tense up

so close to Alexis’ ear that she could feel the

was already very late, and Alexis didn't want to cause any ruckus

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

be unbearable as

the two of them headed towards

in the parlor, Leonel pinned Alexis against the

on his lap. He kept kissing her until Alexis

to the side

played was one of Alexis’

a romantic atmosphere as

married, she still felt uncomfortable around

this moment, he seemed intent on flirting with her. He sank

it, but he also made her feel his

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couldn't endure this. Her face

had surgery. Don't mess around!” she

In response, Leonel chuckled.

side. He didn't

entire body was now enveloped in

night, perhaps she no longer had the

his shoulder and

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

she was a blazing fire capable of easily

Despite having just undergone surgery and being unable to sexually perform, he did enjoy seeing

manipulate Alexis, turning her body into a puddle of

on the other side of the door, she couldn't

hours of the night, all she could do was bite his shoulders to stop herself from squealing. Her voice was hoarse and tinged with moans as she cried,

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

angry, Leonel was quite pleased with

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

found herself in

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saw no hints of either Leonel or

coming from downstairs, accompanied with a distinct

into the middle distance as she listened to those distant

approaching her coming from

Evelyn, who rushed to her and kissed her on the cheek.

and kissed her

of joy on her face, Evelyn told her what her dad had

a warmth surge in her heart. She asked Evelyn to wait for a

she was done, Alexis took Evelyn

a hearty breakfast. There was a bowl of congee with

had such an

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

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

about breakfast last night because

their child was also there, she had to

a soft-boiled egg, holding

he

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

her beef congee, said, “Il give the egg to Mommy!” After a slight pause, she added, “I'm

Evelyn this? Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated

hair and encouraged her, saying, “How will you share Daddy with Mommy, sweetie?” Of course, as a child, Evelyn had no idea about the

sleep last night. But when I woke up this morning, Mommy's in Daddy's arms!” When she heard this,

came over to my side!” Alexis pursed her lips and

possible because of Leonel's good mood. If at any point, his mood turned sour or if he thought of Calvin, he would

her

dining room fell on Leonel's handsome face, highlighting his blank

effort on her part

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

was about to go to the Law firm, she said to Leonel, “I don't have a

best to maintain her calm tone. “The law firm has accumulated a lot of work over the years during my absence.” He stared

believed that

she remained indifferent towards all his

was a testament to how badly she wanted to cut ties

was a subtle shift in

“Leonel, let's stop talking about those things, okay?” Leonel looked at Evelyn, whose eyes were misty

was

(thanoss.com) Upon seeing that look on his daughters

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go to work with daddy later?” After a while, Evelyn jumped out of her mother's arms and rushed to

a sigh of

walked towards the car, Alexis saw him off. Or to

and

as an unfathomable look crept in his eyes. He thought how Alexis kept avoiding talking about their past. On the surface, it seemed like he was picking

was Alexis who was avoiding

of her falling in love with him

transactional. Any intimate moments in the bedroom were only mere acts of endurance. If they

looked away from her and raised the car

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

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

Leonel's wife! After realizing this, Alexis calmly said, “Prepare whatever Mr. Douglas usually likes. Also add some recipes that kids will like I'll go upstairs and give you a list of food that

hostess to be beautiful and

and Mr. Douglas had known each other since

the housekeeper a

was meant to be used for

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

was no need to explain the situation between her and Leonel to the

coat and grabbed her briefcase before leaving the

the master bedroom upstairs, they noticed the aftermath of last

the servants saw this,

smoothly drove into the distance, Alexis went

Douglas” and asked her if she would return for lunch

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