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

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

the servants set some traps,

Rena looked puzzled.

here? Why haven’t the servants

Waylen scoffed.

“It’s true.

these rats are

ate

Waylen’s words, she set her cup down

take Evelyn and

responded, “No need

I will take the kids

have to handle everything

a family, aren’t

a small smile at his

up straight and

her eat and memories of Alexis as a young

he gently patted

little girl bore a striking resemblance to

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