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.

her she

servant to leave the room before approaching the

she noted the instructions for consumption and the

Alexis opened the bottle and confirmed the intact sealing film

extracted two

Alexis felt the dryness

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

desolation washed over her as she contemplated

Once she stowed awa

Alexis descended the stairs

staircase, Alexis encountered a doctor

must be seeking out

Alexis halted, surprised.

Was Leonel unwell?

concern

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

her, the doctor surmised she must

He nodded respectfully.

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