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

Do you want to drug me every time you crave

nal family?”

the back

usually handsome face mirrored her

a gentle

seems far worse, Alexis… Let’s

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

Alexis pushed him away.

of

retreated, his

both understood the impossibility of

was resigned to carrying

that day, Alexis shut

night when she had to retreat to their bedroom,

anger but held back, fearing he’d

close every

lacked any warmth when she looked at him

looked at him made him second-guess himself, but

he did, Alexis

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