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 the

Waylen was about to request a tea refill from a servant,

“What brings you back so suddenly? Did

then stepped into the drawing room,

Waylen knew Rena’s concerns

whispering, “They’ve both

chance to mend things! They’ve grown wiser through their trials, especially about

wasn’t serious about him Waylen chuckled and teased, “Well, my dear, did it

sour mood and chose not to

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

Was someone moving in?

Could it be… Alexis?

on his robe and descended

he found several movers in uniforms bustling about, shifting large

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