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?”

dismissed her concern, sticking with

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

servants set some traps,

Rena looked puzzled.

here? Why haven’t the

Waylen scoffed.

“It’s true.

rats are no

ate

set her cup

Evelyn and Daniel

quickly responded, “No need

and I will take the

to

a family, aren’t

a small

straight and

memories of Alexis as a young

nostalgia, and he gently patted Evelyn on

girl bore a striking resemblance

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