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.

wouldn’t you? And if he held you in

Alexis’ words and couldn’t think of a

She was speechless.

the servant almost cracked

thought Hester got exactly what

didn’t stick

from the servant

“Tell

not available today, I’ll

touched

and headed

with you! Leonel doesn’t

Hearing this, Alexis paused.

brief silence, she asked in a steady voice, “How

as a

tried to speak but Alexis was already on her way

start as Alexis

French window upstairs in his study, watching the taillights of Alexis’ car

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