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

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

him, but she also knew Leonel was unlikely to hand

and wouldn’t

curling up on the bed and

Leonel saw

his heart felt so heavy

hard to

Alexis’ cold

“You can leave now!”

Leonel didn’t leave.

collapsed onto the

quiet of the

breathing and

left between them

time

nurse and

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