Indifferent to her own gain and potential betrayal of Alexis, the servant confessed, “Mrs.

Douglas requested that I purchase birth control pills for her.

Speaking tentatively, she observed Leonel’s face.

Fearing potential violence from Leonel toward Alexis, she cautiously eyed his reactions.

It was common knowledge among the staff that Leonel and Alexis‘ relationship was unconventional and that Alexis was effectively confined by him.

Leonel maintained an impassive expression.

After toying with the diamond watch briefly, Leonel nonchalantly returned it to the servant, remarking, “Since Alexis gifted it to you, it’s yours to keep.

The servant expressed gratitude swiftly, but her gratitude waned as uncertainty crept in.

Was Leonel really so easy-going?

Leonel’s gaze softened as he spoke gently.

“Tomorrow morning, there will be a bottle of medicine on the desk in my study.

Take it to Alexis.

you will attend to

anything happens to her, you will be

amiss with the medication, but fear of Leonel

herself

Leonel returned

to his expectations, Alexis appeared

room wearing a bathrobe, reading

quiet when he didn’t push

to recognize that playing the devil’s advocate would only provoke him

door behind him, Leonel approached Alexis

noticed the servant leaving a moment

touched

and frail,

you may struggle to carry the

cold tone, “I

children, there are plenty of

of any skin tone

out a cigarette from the box on the tea table, but after a moment of contemplation, he

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