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

course not! I’m just worried you’ll have nightmares if you see what

didn’t believe him, but she also knew Leonel was

rejected his touch and wouldn’t let him get close

curling up on

under the dim glow of the bedside Lamp, Leonel saw Alexis holding Evelyn in the same protective posture they had used in

heart felt so

it hard to

the dim room, Alexis’ cold voice cut through the

“You can leave now!”

Leonel didn’t leave.

collapsed

the ward enveloped

each other breathing and

nothing left between them

time could be

next morning, the doctor arrived with a nurse and conducted a thorough examination of Alexis to ensure her

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