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.

fresh air, only to find a black Land Rover parked in the yard, its windows rolled down. Inside sat the man he

bruises marring his features, Leonel's

Waylen scoffed.

out of the car, calling out, “Dad!” Waylen sneered, refusing to 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 own. Anika's still got her folks and even grandparents. If

“Dad, I

that ain't what you mean, then what? Leonel, did it ever cross your mind that Alexis is still your lawfully wedded

and Anika. Real

conflicted. After a lengthy pause and 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 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

retreated slowly. As he reached the villa's porch, he remembered requesting

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