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.

Is this how you

child together will turn back time? Tell me, how can we go back? Do you want to drug me every time you crave intimacy? Do you not see the tragedy of bringing another child

nal family?”

grasped the back of

face

offered a gentle

you seems far worse, Alexis… Let’s

if you still miss Calvin, or even visit

Alexis pushed him away.

of your

retreated, his expression

impossibility

carrying this child

Alexis shut Leonel

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

back, fearing

her close every now and then, but she rejected even

when she looked at

him made him second-guess himself, but deep down, he didn’t think he

he did, Alexis might not

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