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.

but despite her

allowing his hand to

held her hand

black limousine

that it would be perfect

to always be by

out of the window, her gaze fell upon a woman kneeling on the

and her colorful shirt was missing

her face was obscured by bruises, making it difficult to

to bow to passersby, pleading for money or

Alexis of

urged, her voice tinged with

driver slowed down

we

It’s against regulations.

interjected casually, “Just

solemn atmosphere, refrained from

the car by the

open the door, her recent childbirth leaving her weak

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