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, the servant spoke in

been diligent in my duties all

Waylen was well aware.

gently,

on with

left in

Waylen felt weary.

eyes, reminiscing about

he recalled Leonel’s promise to take care of

was how he planned to fulfill it-like a

came down

her husband,

her, “Leonel’s got

Rena was taken aback.

Waylen grimaced.

too, don’t you? Who wouldn’t? But Alexis

understand how Leonel

a blind date earlier,

they will both find their

felt uneasy upon

the medicine Olivia brought back from overseas to be sent to

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