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 she

to leave the

noted the instructions for consumption and the dosage, realizing it was indeed

the bottle and confirmed

extracted two pills and swallowed

dryness

onto the sofa, her slender fingers tightly grasping the pill bottle, gradually

washed over her as she contemplated how she and Leonel

Once she stowed awa

medication, Alexis descended the stairs

she approached the staircase, Alexis encountered a

must be seeking

Alexis halted, surprised.

Was Leonel unwell?

didn’t concern

she couldn’t help but wonder-last night he had the vigor for s@x, yet now

doctor surmised she must

He nodded respectfully.

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