After admiring it for a moment, Alexis carefully placed it back into her briefcase.

As she was about to head upstairs, her gaze landed once more on the invitation, which was paired with a photo of the host. In the picture, Anika looked young and radiant, but what really caught Alexis attention was the unique shade of lipstick she wore.

Eventually, Alexis went upstairs, finding Leonel in the room with the children.

She watched them play for a bit before returning to her own room.

Following a refreshing shower, her thoughts drifted back to the conversation she had with her mother earlier that day over tea. Rena had mentioned Leonel, suggesting Alexis was being too distant with him.

Rena advised, If you want this marriage to work, both you and Leonel need to make some adjustments. Ive seen Leonel grow up; I understand him. Men tend to think similarly. No matter how much they love you, they can get a bit lost at times, sometimes even straying. And Im aware you wouldnt stand for that.

Reflecting on her mothers words, Alexis looked down, feeling troubled.

routine in a daze. Then, after a moment, she took out the small glazed leaf to examine it

glass, the red maple leaf seemed to blaze Like

casually inquired, Whats caught your interest? Just looking at a document, she responded,

week, Im hosting my companys anniversary celebration. You might want

event.

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and casually picked up a bottle of lotion she had just applied. What

moments pause, he moved to embrace her from behind, drawing in the scent of her

one, no matter how elegant, compares to

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