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

from her forehead gently and said, “Of course not!

but she also knew Leonel was unlikely to

his touch and wouldn’t let him get close

him, simply curling up on the bed

the bedside Lamp, Leonel saw Alexis holding Evelyn

his heart felt

it hard to

dim room, Alexis’ cold voice cut through

“You can leave now!”

Leonel didn’t leave.

he collapsed onto the

the ward enveloped

breathing and knew neither was

nothing left

only time could

morning, the doctor arrived with a nurse and conducted a thorough examination

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