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.

Evelyn’s discontent, Leonel glanced

mentioned feeling unwell and wanting breakfast

the change of

downstairs? Fine,

tone dripped with

Leonel miss the

hands in his pockets, he

that? You’re free to go

I’ll tag along.''

Alexis remained unconvinced.

to take her upstairs

Leonel halted her.

need

gestured for Evelyn to

casting a reluctant glance at

His tone softened.

good girl

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