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.

driven by the concerns any man might have

of any man in his position, Alexis regained

“No need.

is my own

nodded, acknowledging her

“That’s true,” he conceded.

doorknob, he added with resolve,

scheduled at the hospital tomorrow, and I want

Alexis started to object.

a minor

I want you there,”

fear or a genuine need

simply longed for her to be by his side for

there would be

chose not to argue further, understanding the necessity

against it, surveying the

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