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

he brushed the hair from her forehead gently and said, “Of course not! I’m

she also knew Leonel was

wouldn’t let him get close to

him, simply curling up on the bed and holding Evelyn

light was turned off, and under the dim glow of the bedside Lamp, Leonel saw

felt

it hard

room, Alexis’ cold voice cut through the

“You can leave now!”

Leonel didn’t leave.

collapsed

quiet of the

breathing and knew neither

left

only time could be

nurse and conducted a thorough examination of

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