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 in

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

believe him, but she also knew Leonel was unlikely to hand

his touch and wouldn’t let

much Leonel tried, she ignored him, simply curling up

light was turned off, and under the dim glow of the bedside Lamp, Leonel saw Alexis holding Evelyn in the

his heart felt

it hard to

Alexis’ cold voice

“You can leave now!”

Leonel didn’t leave.

he collapsed onto

of the

hear each other breathing and knew

there was nothing left

time could be

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

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