The servant appeared slightly anxious as she relayed the news to Alexis.

Alexis had anticipated this.

She tenderly caressed Cordelia’s head, offering silent solace to ease her disappointment.

Cordelia lifted her gaze, her young face clouded with disappointment.

“Daddy, Daddy…” she called out.

Holding her in his arms, Alexis comforted her in a soft voice, “He’ll come to visit you soon.

However, days passed, and Cordelia didn’t catch a glimpse of Leonel.

Alexis, too, found herself without sight of him.

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Two weeks later, a servant from Leonel’s residence called Alexis in a distraught tone.

“Miss Fowler, please come quickly.

Mr.

has been drinking

Dr.

is unavailable, and Miss Rivera is away

him to

replied quietly, “I’m

rain persisted, and by the time Alexis arrived at the

servant greeted her with urgency,

Douglas shouldn’t be drinking.

causes severe pain in

no choice but to

who can

Alexis smiled helplessly.

the servant briefly, Alexis

the main bedroom,

noticed the room littered with red wine

lounged against the bed’s headboard, puffing on a

with cigarette butts, alongside

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