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 value life? Our relationship

you want to drug me every time you crave intimacy? Do you not see the tragedy

nal family?”

grasped the back of her

handsome face mirrored her

a gentle

seems far worse, Alexis… Let’s start

you still miss Calvin, or even visit him

Alexis pushed him away.

of

his

the impossibility

was resigned to carrying this child

Alexis shut Leonel

day, barely acknowledging Leonel except at night when she had to retreat to

her anger but held back, fearing he’d only

every

lacked any warmth when she looked at him

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

he hadn’t acted as he did, Alexis might not have

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