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

simply held her hand without doing

black limousine cruised along

in the back seat, Leonel entertained the fleeting thought that it would be perfect

to always

Alexis looked out of the window, her gaze fell upon a woman

her colorful shirt was

obscured by

bow to passersby, pleading for money or meager scraps

reminded Alexis of

Alexis urged, her voice tinged

slowed down but

Douglas, we can’t

It’s against regulations.

interjected casually, “Just do

sensing the solemn atmosphere, refrained

parked the car by the side

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

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