In the bedroom, Alexis stood up and settled in front of the vanity, running a comb through her lengthy hair.

The servant entered, pushing the door ajar.

Catching sight of her reflection in the mirror, Alexis asked softly, “Have you bought the medication?”

Placing breakfast on the table, the servant retrieved a small bottle from her apron pocket.

Her voice quivered as she spoke.

“Yes, Mrs.

Douglas.

Please don’t mention that I brought it for you, or Mr.

Douglas will surely dismiss me.

assured her

the servant to leave the room before

the instructions for consumption and

Alexis opened the bottle and confirmed the intact

two

felt the dryness in her

eased onto the sofa, her slender fingers tightly grasping the pill

wave of desolation washed over her as she contemplated how

Once she stowed awa

the medication, Alexis descended the stairs to

Alexis encountered a doctor ascending under the guidance

must be seeking out

Alexis halted, surprised.

Was Leonel unwell?

didn’t concern

but wonder-last night he had the vigor for s@x, yet now

doctor surmised she

He nodded respectfully.

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