Alexis held onto him tightly, her touch transporting him to the past.

Suddenly, Ollie’s bark from downstairs brought him back to the present.

Meeting his gaze, Alexis spoke up softly.

“Leonel, you might keep me tied to you with this baby for a year or two, but can you really keep me forever? Deep down, you know I’ll leave eventually, don’t you?”

Her words stirred a whirlwind of emotions in Leonel‘s BunnyBookery

He’d always understood he couldn’t hold onto Alexis indefinitely.

But…

Leonel forced a bitter smile, stepping back slightly.

He brushed her cheek gently, surprised when she didn’t pull away.

It might have been the most tender moment they’d shared in a year.

voice caught

throat as he spoke.

one more day, Alexis, I’ll do it… Maybe

imagine a life without

you hadn’t taken me

But, Alexis, you did.

I can’t bear to let

saying that, Leonel’s eyes shimmered

to see him cry,

his tears

*

to Alexis’ pregnancy,

go

often just sitting quietly by

she refused to speak to

suggested that Alexis

weather in Merblune remained cool

Evelyn to the countryside

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