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.

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

marring his features,

Waylen scoffed.

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 own. Anika's still got her folks and even grandparents. If you're feeling cold and left out, join the big family hug. It'l keep

bitter smile. “Dad, I

ki*sed her like there's no tomorrow. If that ain't what you mean, then what? Leonel, did it ever cross your mind that Alexis is still your lawfully wedded wife when you ki*sed that woman?

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

her whims. She always gets everything she wants and hears no objections from us, even when she decided to be with you again. You were family, Leonel; but from now on, you're solely Daniel and Evelyn's dad. I can't have the kids stay with you. Out of respect for me adopting you and raising you, gracefully end things with Alexis” After a brief pause, Waylen added, “There's no going back to how things were."

slowly. As he reached the villa's porch, he remembered requesting Leonel's real father

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