No words were exchanged, yet a mutual understanding dawned upon them.

Both were overwhelmed by feelings of sadness and helplessness.

In the days that followed, Leonel continued to show kindness to Alexis.

Due to her lack of resistance when he sought embraces at night, Leonel began to harbor hope that their relationship could be salvaged.

However, Alexis still appeared indifferent toward intimacy.

Roughly 5@ days post-delivery, Leonel headed to the company as usual.

Before departing in the morning, he informed Alexis of his return by around six and arranged for the driver to fetch Evelyn and Daniel.

Work progressed smoothly though, prompting Leonel to return home earlier than expected.

Bearing a pack of diapers tailored for Cordelia’s needs—-her only allergy-free option-and a bouquet of champagne roses, he entered the house quietly.

through the house,

two nighttime awakenings, sleep

bedroom door stood slightly

envisioning Alexis resting on the bed, her serene face nestled into the pillow, while Cordelia

creaked open, revealing an

gaze swept the room, but Alexis was nowhere

slipped from his grasp, tumbling

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hurriedly crossed the bedroom, pushing against the bathroom door with force before

his surprise, Alexis wasn’t

weakness washed over him, accompanied by

floor, his trembling hand reaching for a cigarette in an attempt to

in a sudden realization, he recalled the presence of the baby in the room, causing him to break

the sink, he activated the golden tap, splashing cool water over his

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