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

his hand to envelop

hand without

limousine cruised along

the back seat, Leonel entertained the fleeting thought that it would be perfect if time could

to always be

window, her gaze fell

and her colorful

face was obscured by bruises, making it difficult to discern

woman continued to bow to passersby, pleading for money

reminded Alexis of

urged, her voice

slowed down but

Douglas, we

It’s against regulations.

“Just do as she

sensing the solemn atmosphere, refrained from saying

he promptly parked the car by the side

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

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