The lights were out.

Without drawing attention, he stayed in his car, waiting.

Glancing up, he could see the balcony outside Alexis’ room. He recalled seeing her there years ago, her hair caught in the night breeze, a sight that had captivated him.

His fingers stung. The cigarette had singed his skin.

He slumped onto the chair, gaze fixed ahead, yet his eyes were bloodshot.

The following morning stirred activity within the Fowlers’ mansion.

a black Land Rover parked in the yard, its windows rolled down. Inside sat

marring his features, Leonel's handsomeness

Waylen scoffed.

entertain Leonel. “I ain't Dad material. A decent woman can't be with two men at the same time. And just like that, Leonel, you can't have two fathers-in-law either. I did some digging on my

bitter smile. “Dad, I

what? Leonel, did it ever cross your mind that Alexis is still your lawfully

now, the whole damn world knows about you and Anika. Real nice role model for your

a glance at Leonel, Waylen spoke calmly. “Leonel, Alexis had it rough growing up, so her mother and I always catered to her whims. She always gets everything she wants and hears no objections from us, even when she decided to

silent and retreated slowly. As he reached the villa's porch,

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