She went up the stairs, flicking off the water droplets from her hair.

Behind her, Waylen’s voice trailed slowly.

“Your mother mentioned someone she wants to introduce you to.

Would you be interested in meeting him?”

Alexis paused.

She figured her father was aware of Leonel’s new girlfriend; hence, he asked this question.

Normally, Alexis would refuse.

But rejecting him now might imply a lingering attachment to Leonel.

After a long pause, Alexis found herself saying, “Sure!”

Marriage hadn’t crossed her mind, but perhaps she could dip her toes into the dating pool.

Why not? Even Leonel was out there dating.

With that, Alexis hurried upstairs faster than before.

Waylen remained silent, leaning against the back of the sofa.

might blame her,

diligent in my duties

Waylen was well aware.

replied gently,

with your

left in

Waylen felt weary.

reminiscing about the day Korbyn passed

there, and he recalled Leonel’s promise to take care of Alexis for the rest

how he planned to

came down from the

her husband, whispering, “She seems

reassured her, “Leonel’s

Rena was taken aback.

Waylen grimaced.

it hard to believe too, don’t you? Who wouldn’t?

how Leonel got

date

both find their

felt uneasy upon

medicine Olivia brought back from overseas

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