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 Waylen’s son-in-law

realization hit him hard but he plastered

“Mr.

Douglas works too.

the tension, Jessie made an excuse and

Jessie’s shoulder, Jeslyn kept gazing

watched them fade into the distance, lost

he returned to the car, deep in

Fowler residence, greeted by

requested to speak

hesitated,

explained, “I need to talk to her about

servant promised

picked up,

silent for a moment, and then, in a hoarse

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