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.

been

Dr.

is unavailable, and Miss Rivera is away on

can’t get him to

replied quietly, “I’m

persisted, and by the time Alexis arrived

her with urgency,

Douglas shouldn’t be drinking.

severe pain in his

choice but to seek

only one who can

Alexis smiled helplessly.

the servant briefly, Alexis ascended the

the main bedroom,

the room littered with red wine bottles, the

lounged against the bed’s headboard,

cigarette

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