Then Jessie spotted him and came over.

“Hey, Mr.

Douglas, small world!”

He managed a faint smile.

“Just Leonel.

You’re Melissa’s friend, after all.

Jessie smiled back, saying nothing.

Suddenly, it dawned on him – he and Alexis were on the verge of divorce.

He’d no longer be Marcus’ brother-in-law, so Melissa would likely keep her distance, and so would Elva…

he’d no longer be

hit him hard but he plastered

“Mr.

Douglas works too.

an excuse and

on Jessie’s shoulder, Jeslyn kept gazing at

watched them fade into the distance, lost

to the car, deep

the Fowler residence, greeted by

requested to

servant hesitated,

need to talk to

promised to find

picked up, greeting

fell silent for a moment, and then, in a hoarse voice,

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