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 his

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

some traps, especially

Rena looked puzzled.

here? Why haven’t the servants mentioned

Waylen scoffed.

“It’s true.

these rats are no small

quietly ate her

she set

and Daniel to

“No need

I will take

to

family,

a small smile at

this, sat up straight and quickly

and memories of Alexis as a

with nostalgia, and he gently patted Evelyn on

a striking

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