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.

more, driven by the concerns any man might have in such

position, Alexis regained her composure and

“No need.

own matter,”

nodded, acknowledging her

“That’s true,” he conceded.

the doorknob, he added with resolve, “I want us to share a

the hospital tomorrow, and I want you there with

Alexis started to object.

a

I want you

or a genuine need for her

to be by his side for every significant moment

determination made it clear there would be no escaping this new

chose not to argue further, understanding the necessity of

surveying the room now shared with two

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