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 everyone eyed

they went straight

office, Alexis spotted him by the

what is it going to take for

man standing in front of

turned, freezing at the sight

met an hour ago but he felt more

smile crept onto his

“Let’s talk alone.

your phone to

“Leonel!”

I’m the only one who can help

handed her phone

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

office, Alexis felt breathless, her face drained of

hung in

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