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

allowing his

her hand without

black limousine cruised

fleeting thought that it would be perfect if time

always

her gaze fell upon a

her colorful

was disheveled, and her face was obscured by bruises,

bow to passersby, pleading

reminded Alexis

urged, her voice tinged

slowed down

Douglas, we can’t

It’s against regulations.

interjected casually, “Just do as

sensing the solemn atmosphere,

parked the car by

flung open the door, her recent childbirth leaving her weak

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