The car window rolled up.

Alexis slowly disengaged herself from Leonel. Before starting the car, he turned his head to her and said in a low voice, What? Pulling away right after youre done using me? You acted very differently in front of your dad.

Alexis gave him a fake smile and answered, And you played along.

Leonel shut his mouth and said nothing more. Their children were in the car, and he didnt want to argue in front of them.

He drove the kids to school, and then headed to Alexis law firm.

The car stopped in front of the building, but before Alexis could get out, Leonel held her hand and said, I have a business dinner scheduled tonight, so I cant pick up the kids after school. Can you pick them up and take them to eat somewhere? lll come get you as soon as my appointment is finished.

Alexis nodded. Okay. You dont have to come if it gets too late. I can just drive us all home.

Leonels face darkened.

was a brief pause before he breached the problem that lingered in the air between them. Alexis,

only smiled at

She knew better than anyone

Leonel she knew would just impatiently say, Can you drop it? How can I admit to something I didnt do? Alexis got out of the car and went inside the office. Soon, her assistant came up

case.

to be in higher spirits the moment she stepped out of the

the life she wanted Evelyns birth hadnt really been planned, and they later decided to have Daniel for her because she was gravely sick. Alexis

simply tolerating their set-up, which was why she was blind

work, but he stayed inside the car, smoking two cigarettes. As he blew out smoke, he contemplated his

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