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

to her, you will

something amiss with the medication, but fear of Leonel silenced

she found herself compelled to betray

the servant, Leonel

expectations, Alexis

room

often remained quiet when

enough to recognize that playing

him, Leonel approached Alexis and addressed her

the servant leaving a moment

touched

remain underweight and frail, conceiving will

you do conceive, you may struggle to carry

cold tone, “I have no desire to have a child with

if you desire children, there are

can bear children of

out a cigarette from the box on the tea table, but after a moment of contemplation, he opted not to smoke

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