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.

and

they went straight up

spotted him by the window, his

what is it going to

standing in front

turned, freezing at the sight

ago but he felt

crept onto

“Let’s talk alone.

phone

“Leonel!”

can go but I’m the only one who can help your

handed her phone

she left quickly, shutting

office, Alexis felt breathless, her face

life hung in

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