Surprisingly, Waylen and Leonel weren’t discussing Alexis.

Waylen calmly rambled about the Exceed Group and why he had ditched law for it.

And, as for Leonel, he was just listening, looking as cool as a cucumber.

He wasn’t dumb.

He caught Waylen’s drift.

Melissa, beside them, nearly forgot the apple.

She wondered if Waylen had really had a concussion.

Shouldn’t he be dizzy?

Finally, Waylen piped up, “Alexis just had the baby and I had an accident.

Leonel, you will have to watch over Exceed Group for a bit.

in, “Don’t sweat

have got it

then, Alexis showed

glanced at her

had been talking a while but, truth be told, he was worn

He shut his eyes.

“You head back.

staying with me, and

I realized there’s lots

to talk

finish, he nodded

He was deadbeat.

Alexis blinked back tears.

She bid Rena farewell.

“Mom, we’re heading off.

moment of hesitation,

“Leonel?”

care, clearly intending to keep their conversation private

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