However, Alexis had no interest in his excuses.

She turned away, her hand on the doorknob, and muttered, “Save your stories for someone else.

They sicken me!”

Yet, Leonel couldn’t bear to see her leave.

He caught her wrist and urged in a soft plea, “Please, don’t move abroad.

Alexis remained silent and coldly pulled her hand away.

The following morning, the Fowler family gathered at the breakfast table.

Waylen, as usual, had his black coffee and two slices of toast.

Rena, pouring him a glass of milk, suggested gently, “Drinking so

much coffee could upset your stomach.

Maybe try some milk instead?”

her concern, sticking with his

morning news, he mentioned to Rena, “We’ve got rats in the

servants set some traps, especially in

Rena looked puzzled.

here? Why haven’t the

Waylen scoffed.

“It’s true.

rats are no

quietly ate

set her

Evelyn and

quickly responded, “No need for

will take the kids to

don’t have to handle

a family,

a small smile

up straight and quickly finished

memories of Alexis as a young girl filled

he gently

little girl bore a striking resemblance to

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