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.

mentioned a possible intruder, though I find it hard

would find the

here I

expect to

Leonel’s gaze was penetrating.

Leonel inquired softly,

paused before responding, “Miss

there a reason

did she miss Albert’s

The butler chuckled.

have no

her choice,

dwell

should focus more on Daniel and

the butler with a silent, penetrating

his gaze

Thank you.

slipped into his car, ignited the

the lengthy night, the butler lingered, shaking his head

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