Chapter 2342 Leonel declared boldly but with a determined expression.
Waylen stood there, taken aback.
Leonel had, without a doubt, exceeded his mentor’s boldness. Back in his youth, Waylen had never uttered such words in the presence of Rena's parents. He pondered if he had been too permissive in raising those two.
Before he could impart any wisdom, his daughter exhibited no hint of embarrassment either.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Look for someone else when you're in the mood. Don't even think about bothering me!” Alexis declared.
Waylen rose to his feet, clearing his throat.
“Let's have our meal!” It was only then that Leonel reined in his audacity.
Rena descended the stairs at the moment, and he offered his assistance, earning a gentle smile from her.
“Leonel, have you found someone?” Rena asked softly.
Leonel glanced at Alexis.
She just sat gracefully at the dining table, eating her meal with such tranquility that it begged the question of how much effort it took to horn such composure.
Just the mere thought of it riled him.
In truth, Leonel was envious, but he didn't dare to inquire. He didn’t dare to probe into her relationships over the past eight years, how many men she had been involved with, or even contemplate what place he still occupied in her Life.
Angela's Library Their relationship had never truly begun.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMeanwhile, Alexis had indeed experienced romantic relationships with others, as with Calvin.
He wondered if she genuinely didn’t care anymore.
After a lengthy pause, Leonel finally responded, “Not right now.” Rena nodded, her gaze shifting to Waylen with concern.
“You have many acquaintances. Surely, one of your business partners could be a suitable match for Leonel, right?” She had a straightforward notion that Leonel had come to live with them since he was little, so he was family and naturally she cared for him.
But he was also still a Douglas. She was determined not to let his family lineage end with him.
Waylen observed the two young ones, and then served some food to his wife's plate, gently remarking, “Our children will forge their own destinies. It's sufficient that we lead comfortable lives ourselves.
Delving too deeply into it and our kindness may not be well-received.