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.

discontent, Leonel glanced at

mentioned feeling unwell and

change

go downstairs? Fine, from tomorrow, I’ll only stay in

dripped

Leonel

hands in his pockets, he

say that? You’re

I’ll tag along.''

Alexis remained unconvinced.

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

Leonel halted her.

need

for Evelyn

hesitated, casting a

His tone softened.

girl and

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