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,

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

the servants set some traps, especially in the

Rena looked puzzled.

here? Why haven’t

Waylen scoffed.

“It’s true.

rats are no

quietly ate

she heard Waylen’s words, she set her cup down and announced, “I’m

Evelyn and Daniel to

“No need for

will take

to handle everything

a family,

a small smile at

hearing this, sat up straight and quickly finished her

of Alexis as a

heart warmed with nostalgia, and he gently

little girl bore a

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