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.

this how you

go back? Do you want to

nal family?”

the

face mirrored her

a gentle

seems far worse, Alexis…

or even visit him weekly,

Alexis pushed him away.

out of

retreated, his expression

both understood the impossibility of Alexis undergoing an

was resigned to carrying this child

that day, Alexis shut

acknowledging Leonel except at night when she had to retreat to their bedroom, and

her anger but held back, fearing he’d only agitate

every now

when she looked at him

himself, but deep down, he didn’t think he regretted

as he did, Alexis might not have

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