Hester knew Alexis was a lawyer, so there was no way she’d win an argument with her.

Still, she sneered.

“If Leonel wanted to see you, he’d be in the drawing room with us.

But he’s not, so it’s clear he’s moved on.

Can’t you take a hint? Don’t fool yourself, Miss Fowler.

Love fades-it doesn’t last forever.

At that moment, the servant returned with the herbal tea.

Alexis didn’t take a sip right away.

Instead, she smiled Lightly and said to Hester, “You’re right.

No one stays in love forever.

you, you two would be married by now, wouldn’t you? And if he held you in high regard, you wouldn’t see

felt the burn from Alexis’ words and couldn’t think of

She was speechless.

servant almost cracked

Hester got

stick around much

took a towel from the servant to dry

gently, “Tell Leonel I

available today, I’ll visit

touched by

stood up and headed toward the front

Hester yelled, “He’s done with you! Leonel

Hearing this, Alexis paused.

in a steady voice, “How much is

white as a sheet when she heard

speak but Alexis was already on her way

heard the car engine start as Alexis drove off without another

stood by the French window upstairs in his study, watching the taillights of Alexis’ car until they

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