Noreen trotted downstairs to greet her.

Tension buzzed in the lobby and rumors swirled about Leonel’s failing marriage and another child.

Noreen tried to chat but Alexis kept quiet.

In a hush, she said, “I need to see Leonel, now.

Noreen rushed to say, “Mr. Douglas is waiting.

Please, come this way, Miss Fowler.

Alexis grabbed her coat and stepped out, too preoccupied to notice the sky which was extraordinarily blue today.

the lobby and everyone eyed

they went

Alexis spotted him by

is it going

standing in front of

turned, freezing at the sight

hour ago but

smile crept onto

“Let’s talk alone.

phone to

“Leonel!”

but I’m the only one who can help your

handed her

stick around, so she left quickly, shutting the

office, Alexis felt breathless, her face drained of

life hung

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