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

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

some

Rena looked puzzled.

Why haven’t the servants mentioned

Waylen scoffed.

“It’s true.

are no

quietly ate

Waylen’s words, she set her

take Evelyn and Daniel

responded, “No need

will

have to handle

family, aren’t

gave a small smile at his

straight and quickly

watched her eat and memories of Alexis as a

warmed with nostalgia, and he gently

little girl bore a striking resemblance to

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