Chapter 2704

“It’s not like that,” she answered, her voice trembling slightly.

The previous night had been different.

There had been a specific goal in mind, and alcohol had dulled her inhibitions.

But now, they were both sober, without any impulsive desires, and their child slept nearby.

Her face felt warm with his proximity, barely an inch away.

Leonel, observing her quivering lips, asked quietly, “Did you discuss this arrangement with Calvin?”

Alexis looked up at him.

Leonel lightly touched her earlobe, which seemed flushed.

“Being with me, don’t you owe him that much? After all, he’s your current-boyfriend,” he said, the last word tinged with bitterness.

by the concerns any man

in his position, Alexis regained her composure and offered a light

“No need.

is my own matter,” she

acknowledging

“That’s true,” he conceded.

as he reached for the doorknob, he added with resolve, “I

hospital tomorrow,

Alexis started to object.

a

want you there,” Leonel interjected

wasn’t about fear or a

longed for her to be by his side for

would be no

further, understanding the necessity of

the door and leaned against it, surveying the room now shared with two

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