Leonel approached her, his steps deliberate, then crouched beside her.

His fingers traced her belly softly as he murmured, “We’re expecting again, aren’t we?”

Alexis gazed down at him.

She observed his slightly trembling hands on her belly, radiating paternal delight.

Yet, Alexis felt only irony.

Her voice was hoarse and strained.

“Not happening.

I won’t carry this child.

Leonel lifted his head, insisting, “You’re carrying this child! It’s a life.

Before he could finish, Alexis’ palm connected with his cheek in a resounding slap.

Overwhelmed with emotion, Alexis’ voice cracked.

Leonel?! Is this how you value

go back? Do you want to drug me every time you crave intimacy? Do you not see the tragedy of bringing another child into

nal family?”

grasped the

face

a

losing you seems far worse, Alexis…

Calvin, or even visit him weekly, as long

Alexis pushed him away.

of

retreated, his expression

impossibility of Alexis

carrying

that day, Alexis shut Leonel out

Leonel except at night when she had to retreat to their bedroom, and even then, it

anger but held back,

hold her close every now and then, but she rejected even

any warmth when she looked at

him second-guess himself, but deep down,

as he

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