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.

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

Egbert left soon after.

Egbert out before he gingerly lay

peacefully, rarely

couldn’t resist pressing his face softly against hers and whispering, “Mrs.

this

he held her as if

eventually stopped, leaving the night

falling from the eaves outside the window broke

to the gentle patter

couldn’t remember the last time he

Alexis in his arms, it felt like

the night felt, it would

in the morning light, he leaned

released her

stretched out, as

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