Alexis had seen signs that Leonel still harbored feelings for her, though his pride prevented him from admitting it.

He feared her disdain or pity.

In truth, Alexis neither pitied Leonel nor sought to repay a debt to him.

If she had to pinpoint her motive, it was simply that her feelings for him persisted.

Having heard her resolve, Waylen held back further comment.

Since the car accident, he trusted that Leonel would no longer harm Alexis.

Their future would be up to them and them alone.

As a proud man himself, Waylen suspected that even if Alexis changed her mind, Leonel might not reciprocate.

Pride made him as stubborn as Waylen himself.

her wound treated, Alexis ascended

request a tea refill from

he asked, “What brings you back

stepped into the

together, Waylen knew

whispering, “They’ve both been scarred

mend things! They’ve grown wiser through their

queried, “So, the man Alexis mentioned the other day, she wasn’t serious about him Waylen chuckled and teased, “Well, my dear, did it really take you this long to figure

sour mood and chose not to go into the

afternoon, after waking from his nap, he heard noises downstairs, like something heavy

Was someone moving in?

Could it be… Alexis?

thought, Leonel hastily slipped on his robe

in uniforms bustling about, shifting large

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