The servant ushered Egbert Hall into the room.

Egbert approached cautiously, aware of Alexis’ status.

He meticulously checked her temperature and examined the thermometer.

“Slightly over 100 degrees.

It’s going down.

Nonetheless, he gave Alexis an injection to lower her fever and prescribed some medication for her.

Finally, he examined her closely and remarked, “Illness is inevitable for human beings, but Mrs.

Douglas appears to be particularly frail.

She should regularly consume tonics to bolster her health first, or she’ll just continue to fall ill easily.

to Alexis as Mrs. Douglas, Leonel didn’t refute a Despite their known divorce, Alexis was currently lying on

Egbert left soon after.

escort Egbert out before he gingerly lay down

rarely displaying

couldn’t resist pressing his face softly against hers and

this

as

rain eventually stopped, leaving the night

sound of raindrops falling from the

attention to the gentle patter of

remember the last time he felt

like they

matter how lengthy the night felt, it

in the morning light, he leaned down to plant a

he released her

her fingers stretched out, as if grasping

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