With a heavy heart, he glanced at his phone, disappointed to find no response to the text he had sent.

Alexis was absent from Albert’s wedding.

Leonel pondered whether Alexis skipped the wedding due to discomfort from fetal movements.

She remained silent.

In the late hours, Leonel found himself unable to resist the urge to reach for a pack of cigarettes in the car, attempting to extract one.

Despite having quit smoking, he felt compelled to indulge in a cigarette at this moment, longing for its rejuvenating effect.

The villa’s gate swung open, revealing the butler’s arrival.

Leonel tossed the cigarette case back into his car.

The butler, upon seeing Leonel, voiced his surprise.

“Mr.

Douglas, you’re out and about quite late.

Why not retire for the night? What brings you here? Mr.

intruder, though I find it hard

thief would find the cold too

here I am

to see

Leonel’s gaze was penetrating.

butler’s sarcasm, Leonel inquired softly, “How

paused before responding, “Miss

reason to

did she miss Albert’s

The butler chuckled.

have no answers for

choice,

not dwell

on Daniel

regarded the butler with a

gaze downward and

Thank you.

into his car, ignited

lengthy night, the butler lingered, shaking his head with a

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