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?”

concern, sticking with his

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

set some traps, especially in the

Rena looked puzzled.

here? Why haven’t the

Waylen scoffed.

“It’s true.

are no small

quietly ate her

Waylen’s words, she set her

take Evelyn and

responded, “No need

will take

to

family,

a small

this, sat up straight and quickly

and memories of Alexis as a young girl filled

with nostalgia, and he gently

a striking resemblance

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