NovelBarChapter 2785 Leonel, damp with sweat, stuck close behind her. He kissed the sweat off her skin and asked, “Why did you feel like crying at dinner?” Alexis was caught off guard. She hadn't expected him to revisit the question.
He turned her to face him. As he basked in the moonlight, he kissed her tenderly.
His voice low and enticing as he inquired, “I couldn't ask this in front of Evelyn. But Alexis, was it because of me?” They had hardly discussed the reasons behind her departure after reuniting.
Yet, they both understood the underlying issues they had.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAngelasLibrary And now, he was broaching the subject. Did he want to talk about it? Alexis lacked the energy for such a conversation.
But she knew Leonel wouldn't let her avoid it. He wanted clarity tonight.
So she didn't evade and admitted, “If it weren't for Serenity, things would be much better between us.” Having said that, Alexis felt drained.
What was done was done. They were together now for Evelyn's sake.
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dn't always been this way.
Motherhood had changed her. It became her vulnerability.
Since returning, her sole focus was on Leonel’s ability to help cure Evelyn. They needed another child for that.
But the girl had grown fond of Leonel.
Regardless of her own feelings, Alexis had to consider her daughter's.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSpeaking calmly, Alexis was surprised by her own gentleness, a change she never anticipated.
Leonel had his suspicions.
If Alexis’ return was a compromise, it was just that. In harsher terms, she was merely settling.
Leonel tightened his embrace, holding Alexis close. She had been silent for a while when suddenly, he spoke in a raspy voice. “I'm so sorry, Alexis.” Alexis remained quiet.
In that moment, Leonel yearned to ask her another question.
Had she ever truly loved Calvin?
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