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.

apprehension that he might blame her, the servant

I’ve been diligent in my duties

Waylen was well aware.

gently,

with your

the servant left in

Waylen felt weary.

closed his eyes, reminiscing about the day

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

was how he planned

down

settled beside her husband, whispering, “She seems

her, “Leonel’s

Rena was taken aback.

Waylen grimaced.

believe too, don’t you?

how Leonel

blind date earlier, and

both find their own

uneasy

for the medicine Olivia brought back from overseas to be sent to

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