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.

brief pause before he breached the problem that lingered in the air between them. Alexis, I swear nothing happened

smiled at

knew better than anyone when

you drop it? How can I admit to something I didnt do? Alexis got out of the car and went inside

case.

She seemed to be in higher spirits the

Daniel for her because she was gravely sick. Alexis had probably long

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

smoking two cigarettes. As he blew out smoke, he contemplated

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