When he picked up, Evelyns sweet voice greeted him. Daddy, I cant sleep. Can you tell me a story? Upon hearing his little girls voice, Leonels tension eased, and his heart melted.

He settled onto the bed with a fairy tale book and asked gently, Whyre you still up, sweetheart? Its late.

Evelyn persisted, saying she couldnt sleep without a bedtime story.

While Leonel read, his voice was soothing and deep. Occasionally, he stole glances at Alexis, almost flirting.

Ignoring him, Alexis headed to the bathroom. Since the servants were off duty, she took care of chores. Leonels clothes were strewn on the floor. She gathered them for laundry, spotting a lipstick stain on his shirt collar.

It wasnt hers.

if another woman had left her mark Gripping the clothes, Alexis

expect him to be with someone else right

a heavy heart, Alexis

away the dirty laundry, Alexis rinsed her hands. When she returned to the bedroom, Leonel had put Evelyn to sleep. Turning to her, he murmured, I

Alexis simply nodded.

move, enticed by her scent Glancing at him, Alexis asked

when I

no one could approach Leonel without

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