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

to leave the room

instructions for consumption and the dosage, realizing it was

Alexis opened the bottle and confirmed the intact sealing film

two pills

pills, Alexis felt the dryness in her throat,

slender fingers

contemplated how

Once she stowed awa

medication, Alexis descended the stairs to check

staircase, Alexis encountered a doctor ascending under the guidance of a

be seeking out

Alexis halted, surprised.

Was Leonel unwell?

concern herself with

had the vigor

doctor surmised

He nodded respectfully.

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