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.

how you value life? Our relationship ended

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

nal family?”

Leonel grasped the back of

handsome face

offered a gentle

you seems

miss Calvin, or even visit him weekly, as long

Alexis pushed him away.

out of your

his

the impossibility of Alexis undergoing an

was resigned to carrying this

that day, Alexis shut Leonel out

all day, barely acknowledging Leonel except at night when she had to retreat to their bedroom, and even then,

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

he wanted was to hold her close every now and then, but she rejected even

eyes lacked any warmth when she looked at

way she looked at him made him second-guess himself, but deep down, he didn’t think he regretted

as he did, Alexis might not

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