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

marring his features, Leonel's handsomeness remained

Waylen scoffed.

And just like that, Leonel, you can't have two fathers-in-law either. I did some digging on my own. Anika's still

managed a bitter smile. “Dad,

it ever cross your mind that Alexis is still your lawfully wedded wife when you ki*sed that woman? What about Evelyn and Daniel? They look

about you and Anika. Real nice role model for your kids, huh?” Leonel

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

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

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