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?”

felt a sting

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

didn’t believe him, but she also knew

wouldn’t let him get close

tried, she ignored him, simply curling up on the bed and holding Evelyn in her

Leonel saw Alexis holding

his heart felt so

it hard

room, Alexis’ cold voice

“You can leave now!”

Leonel didn’t leave.

he collapsed onto the

of the ward

could hear each other breathing

left

only time could be

the doctor arrived with a nurse and conducted a thorough

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