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

brief pause, he brushed the hair from her forehead gently and said, “Of course

also knew Leonel was unlikely to hand

wouldn’t let him

she ignored him, simply curling up on the bed and

under the dim glow of the bedside Lamp, Leonel saw Alexis

heart felt so heavy he

it hard to

the dim room, Alexis’ cold voice cut

“You can leave now!”

Leonel didn’t leave.

he collapsed onto

the ward

breathing

there was nothing left

only time

next morning, the doctor arrived with a nurse and conducted a thorough

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