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.

involuntarily curled, but despite her attempts, she

acquiesced, allowing his hand to envelop

her hand

black limousine

that it would

to always be by Alexis’

the window, her gaze fell upon

legs, and her colorful shirt

obscured by bruises, making it difficult to discern her

to passersby, pleading for money

Alexis of

car,” Alexis urged, her voice tinged

driver slowed down but

we

It’s against regulations.

interjected casually, “Just do

sensing the solemn atmosphere, refrained from

parked the car by the side of the

car stopped, Alexis flung open the door, her recent childbirth leaving her weak and unsteady

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