His throat tightened slightly as he replied nonchalantly, “Sure, Mom.

I’ll take Alexis home first.

Rena struggled to let go of Alexis, but eventually she had to.

Leonel escorted Alexis downstairs, and they settled into the car.

Once inside the car, Alexis lapsed into silence.

Though not as aloof as before, having been estranged from Leonel for so long left her at a loss for conversation beyond their children.

Suddenly, his hand clasped hers.

Leonel’s body felt slightly cool rather than warm.

Alexis instinctively attempted to withdraw her hand, but it was gripped more firmly as soon as she made the slightest movement.

She could even feel his fingertips lightly brushing against the space between her thumb and index finger.

It was a subtle maneuver.

curled, but despite her attempts, she didn’t break

acquiesced, allowing his hand to

her hand without doing anything

black limousine

fleeting thought that it would be perfect

to always be by

fell upon

legs, and her colorful shirt was missing two buttons, exposing her pale

hair was disheveled, and her face was obscured by bruises, making it difficult

pleading

Alexis

Alexis urged, her voice tinged

driver slowed down but

Douglas, we can’t park

It’s against regulations.

interjected casually, “Just do

solemn atmosphere,

parked the car by the side

door, her recent childbirth leaving her weak and unsteady

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