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

the infusion, nearing noon, he made his way

event held immense significance for

his ailment, Leonel indulged in

and he

Concern etched Noreen’s face.

yourself to drink? It’s just

turned the golden tap, splashing cold water on

he said softly,

has invested two years into

we miss it, how can I face them and the rest

offered him some medicine to ease

Leonel waved

need, thanks! Help me set up a meeting with Mr.

contract soon, or I

Noreen nodded obediently.

left the hotel, she held onto his arm

path crossed unexpectedly with Alexis once more in the

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