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,

browsing the morning news, he mentioned to Rena,

servants set some traps,

Rena looked puzzled.

haven’t the servants

Waylen scoffed.

“It’s true.

rats are no small

quietly ate her

set her

and

“No

mom and I will take

have to

a family, aren’t

small smile

up straight and

of Alexis as a

warmed with nostalgia, and he gently patted Evelyn on

girl bore a striking

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