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

from her 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 Anika over

and wouldn’t let him

Leonel tried, she ignored him, simply curling up on the bed and holding Evelyn in her arms

the bedside Lamp, Leonel saw Alexis holding Evelyn in the same

felt so heavy

it hard to

the dim room, Alexis’ cold voice

“You can leave now!”

Leonel didn’t leave.

collapsed onto the

quiet of the ward

breathing and knew neither was

was nothing left between them

time could

the doctor arrived with a nurse and conducted a thorough examination

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