She loathed him and that woman Anika.
Following her gaze, Leonel noticed the bruises too. Anxious, he stammered, | promise it wont happen again! | was totally wasted last night.
Alexis looked away, mustering a faint smile.
So, being drunk was his free pass to cheat and even assault her? If that were the case, anyone could justify their mistakes.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe was done with him and their marriage. After a pause, she said calmly, Its best we part ways nicely. Ill send the divorce papers to your office. We can keep it low-key to avoid affecting the companys stocks.
Once we divide our assets, we go our separate ways. The public doesnt have to know.
With that, Alexis made her stance clear, shaking off Leonels hand.
He tried to grab her again but failed.
Watching her walk away, Leonel could only stare, his attempts to stop her futile.
She strolled casually in the rain, while Leonels gaze never left her.
Suddenly, he rasped, Why the divorce, Alexis? Is it because of Anika or Calvin?
She halted, responding curtly, Both! With that, she walked away. Leonel remained, lost in thought, ignoring the rain.
Alexis had been born into wealth, cherished by the Fowler family, while he was nobody.
Now that she was done with him, she could discard him like trash.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs Alexis reached the car outside the cemetery, Leonel hurried over, pressing her against it. He shouted hoarsely, | wont divorce you! Youre not leaving me, Alexis.
With those words, Leonel stormed off.
He made his way to his car. The driver approached with a towel, only to be rebuffed.
Left with no option, the driver circled to the front and climbed in.
The black limo crept past Alexis, who silently closed her umbrella and entered her car. Seated in the car, she reflected on how both she and Leonel had changed.
Why continue this torment, she wondered, when they could simply be decisive? Alexis hadnt confided her divorce intentions to her parents, hoping Leonel would come to his senses first. Perhaps, once his anger cooled, hed realize that letting go of his obsession would actually bring him closure.
Alexis didnt head straight home.
Instead, she ventured downtown and settled into an Italian restaurant for a solitary meal.
Returning home after her meal, she found Leonel absent.