Her words were laced with sorrow and a deep-seated resentment toward both Anika and the man before her.

If only Leonel had dealt with Anika earlier, she wouldn’t have been able to interfere in their lives or harm Evelyn.

Lifting her head to meet his gaze, Alexis stated coldly, “Leave her to me!”

Leonel rose and crouched in front of Alexis.

He reached out, hesitating, as if afraid she might spurn his touch.

Looking into her eyes, he promised, “Alexis, I promise that she wouldn’t disturb us anymore.

He didn’t want Alexis to confront Anika and find out what he had done to her.

He feared Alexis discovering the extent of his darker side.

Alexis lowered her gaze and sneered.

“Well, are you afraid I’ll harm your darling?”

sting in his

he brushed the hair from her forehead gently and said, “Of course not! I’m just worried you’ll have nightmares if you see what she looks like

she also knew

wouldn’t let him get close to

simply curling up on the bed and holding Evelyn in

Lamp, Leonel saw Alexis holding Evelyn in

heart felt so heavy

hard

room, Alexis’ cold voice cut through

“You can leave now!”

Leonel didn’t leave.

collapsed onto

the ward

other breathing and knew neither was

there was nothing left between them but mutual

time could

with a nurse and conducted a thorough examination of Alexis to

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