Setting the report down, the assistant prepared to leave.

However, Leonel stopped her with a question.

“Where’s Alexis?”

The assistant replied with a faint smile, “Miss Fowler has already left.

Leonel couldn’t help but feel a twinge of disappointment upon hearing this.

Leonel bent over, studying the ultrasound report intently.

Only a tiny dot marked the early stage of the fetus’ development on the film.

Yet, the words reassured him: the baby was thriving at ten weeks.

Though the sheet held just two lines, Leonel poured over them repeatedly.

As he snapped out of his reverie, Alexis’ assistant had already departed.

Noreen’s voice broke the silence.

“Seems like the baby’s doing great! Time for that IV drip, Mr.

Douglas!”

meticulously folded the report, tucking it

the infusion, nearing noon, he made his

event held immense significance

his ailment, Leonel indulged in some

and he spent an extended period

Concern etched Noreen’s face.

yourself to drink? It’s just not

tap, splashing cold water

a tissue, he said softly, “It’s not about the

has invested two years into this

I face them

him some medicine to ease

Leonel waved it

thanks! Help me set up a meeting

that contract soon, or I won’t be able to rest

Noreen nodded obediently.

left the hotel, she held

unexpectedly with Alexis

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