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

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

but she also knew Leonel was unlikely to hand Anika

and wouldn’t let him get close to

curling up on the bed and holding Evelyn in her arms

Lamp, Leonel saw Alexis

felt so heavy

it hard

dim room, Alexis’ cold voice cut through

“You can leave now!”

Leonel didn’t leave.

collapsed onto

the

other breathing

nothing left

time could be

doctor arrived with a nurse and conducted a thorough examination of Alexis

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