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

the servant to leave the room before

instructions for consumption and the dosage, realizing it was

and

extracted two

felt the dryness in her

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

desolation washed over her as she contemplated how she and Leonel had come to this

Once she stowed awa

descended the stairs to check on

a

be seeking

Alexis halted, surprised.

Was Leonel unwell?

concern herself

had the vigor for

the doctor surmised she must be Leonel’s

He nodded respectfully.

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