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

elevator and they went straight up to

Leonel’s office, Alexis spotted him by the

it going to

standing in front of the French window

at the sight of

ago but he felt more

faint smile crept onto

“Let’s talk alone.

phone to

“Leonel!”

only one who can help

handed her phone

she shouldn’t stick around, so she left quickly, shutting the door behind

felt breathless, her face

life hung in

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