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

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

knew

touch and wouldn’t let him get close

she ignored him, simply curling up on

saw Alexis holding Evelyn in the same protective

heart felt so heavy he

it hard

cold

“You can leave now!”

Leonel didn’t leave.

he collapsed onto

the

hear each other breathing and knew neither

nothing left between them

time could

with a nurse and conducted a thorough examination

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