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.

into slippers, he tiptoed through the house,

Cordelia’s two nighttime awakenings, sleep seemed probable for

door stood slightly

resting on the

wooden door creaked open, revealing an

swept the room, but Alexis was nowhere to

the diapers and flowers slipped from his grasp, tumbling

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the bathroom door with force before

surprise, Alexis wasn’t

washed over him, accompanied by

frame, he gradually sank to the floor, his trembling hand reaching for a cigarette in an attempt to steady

the

way to the sink, he activated the

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