Alexis blinked, realization dawning upon her.

Only now did she grasp that Leonel didn’t plan for her and Evelyn to be locked up here forever.

His objective was to impregnate her, believing another child would tether her to him, forcing her to reconsider.

Alexis closed her eyes, absorbing the revelation.

As they conversed, activity stirred upstairs.

Leonel personally escorted the doctor downstairs.

His countenance appeared pallid in the morning Light.

The doctor carried a medical kit, and Leonel saw him to the door, returning only after the car’s departure… Evelyn appeared apprehensive of him.

Observing Evelyn’s barely touched breakfast, Leonel intervened tenderly, “Dad will fix you something, alright?”

Evelyn continued to poke at her poached egg, murmuring, “This one’s good.

of Evelyn’s discontent, Leonel glanced

feeling unwell and wanting

change

fired back, “So now I need permission to go downstairs? Fine, from tomorrow, I’ll only stay in my room

tone dripped with

Leonel

his hands in

that? You’re free to go wherever you

I’ll tag along.''

Alexis remained unconvinced.

breakfast, Alexis planned to take her upstairs and tutor her herself with

Leonel halted her.

need to

gestured for Evelyn to

casting a reluctant

His tone softened.

a good girl and

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