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

realization hit him hard but he plastered on

“Mr.

Douglas works too.

tension, Jessie made an excuse and left with

on Jessie’s shoulder,

watched them fade into the distance, lost in

while, he returned to

the Fowler residence, greeted

requested to speak

hesitated, recognizing his

a soft tone, Leonel explained, “I need to talk to her about Evelyn and

the servant promised to

up,

in a hoarse voice, pleaded, “Can we

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