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.

possible intruder, though I find it

thief would find the cold

here I

to

Leonel’s gaze was penetrating.

inquired softly, “How is Alexis? Is she

paused before responding, “Miss Fowler

a reason

did she

The butler chuckled.

no answers

her choice, after

not dwell on

more on Daniel

with a

gaze downward

Thank you.

car, ignited the engine,

the butler lingered, shaking his head with a hint

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