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.

dare you, Leonel?! Is this how you value life?

think having a child together will turn back time? Tell me, how can we go back? Do you want to drug me every time you crave

nal family?”

Leonel grasped the

usually handsome face

offered a

that, losing you seems far worse,

mind if you still miss Calvin, or even visit him weekly, as long

Alexis pushed him away.

out of

retreated, his

the impossibility of Alexis undergoing

resigned to carrying this

Alexis shut

except at night when

sensed her anger but held back, fearing

he wanted was to hold her close every now and then,

when she looked at

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

acted as he did,

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