NovelBarChapter 2719 Alexis remained silent, her gaze softening.
She wasn't sure how to tell Calvin that she and Leonel had got married earlier that day, nor did she want to argue that she was coerced, which would come off as hypocritical.
She also couldn't bring herself to tell Calvin that after she got pregnant, she planned to take him back to Braseovell.
If his health continued to decline, she wanted him to stay in the country, knowing there would always be a place for him in the Fowler household.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut she kept these thoughts to herself, instead focusing on adjusting the bouquet and inquiring about his health and medication. Half an hour later, a servant brought Calvin his dinner, and Alexis stayed to watch him eat.
Seeing him with a good appetite brought her some relief.
As she was leaving, Calvin's voice stopped her. “You're with him again, aren't you?" he asked, his tone calm.
Alexis tensed slightly, but didn't deny it.
“Yes.
Calvin's hand clenched the quilt, but his voice remained steady and gentle. “That's good. Evelyn needs a father like Leonel.” He acknowledged his own limitations, realizing he couldn't offer much to Evelyn and felt like a burden to Alexis.
But in Alexis’ heart, Calvin was not a burden-he was family.
Turning back, Alexis approached his bedside, tenderly stroked his hair, and embraced him gently.
(thanoss.com) Calvin's treatment was essentially a costly battle against time, trading vast sums of money for a prolonged life.
Over the past three years, he had spent tens of millions on medical expenses, a feat impossible for most.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAlexis, however, was prepared to sacrifice everything for him.
Calvin was also enduring his own struggle. He fought through the pain, determined to stay alive, partly because he didn't trust Leonel.
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After a moment, Calvin gently urged her, “Go back. Don't be upset because of me anymore.” He silenced any attempt she made to speak further.
Arriving back at the villa around 9 pm, Alexis stepped out of the car and immediately bumped into a solid figure.
The familiar warmth of his breath made it clear it was Leonel holding her.
In the dimly lit front yard, their faces were obscured, but their proximity was unmistakable. Feeling uncomfortable, Alexis took a step back, and Leonel released her.
He lit a cigarette, holding it idly as he asked with a hint of irritation, “You went to see Calvin at the hospital?”
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