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!”

tucking it away in his

made his

held immense significance for the

indulged in some wine with

paled, and he spent an extended period

Concern etched Noreen’s face.

to drink?

the golden tap, splashing

hands with a tissue, he said softly, “It’s

Department has invested two

it, how can I face them and

medicine to ease his

waved it

set

that contract soon, or I won’t be able

Noreen nodded obediently.

Leonel as they left the hotel, she

path crossed unexpectedly with Alexis once more in

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