Chapter 2721

Yes, today was the day they had gotten married.

Leonel’s footsteps approached from behind.

He came in, tossing his coat over a chair back before sitting opposite Alexis.

It was then that she noticed he was still wearing the same clothes from the morning, including the particularly elegant lapel pin.

She rarely saw him dressed so formally- “If you wanted dinner with me, you could’ve called,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Would you have come home if I had called?” Leonel asked, his eyes downcast.

Alexis watched as he put away the velvet box, seemingly deciding not to give it to her.

She didn’t inquire about it and began to eat in silence.

After she took a bite, Leonel abruptly took the plate away, his tone harsh.

“They’re cold.

What if you have a stomach later?”

Alexis remained quiet, the tension between them palpable.

the kitchen to

the warmed food, he poured himself a

at

“You just had surgery.

You shouldn’t be drinking.

of responding, Leonel pushed the glass

wedding

gently, and finally

her closely before asking, “Have you made things clear with him? How did he take it? Is he okay with you

Alexis met Leonel’s gaze and spoke up

“Leonel, listen to me.

I should endure your sarcasm all the

is very important to

can’t

off, his smile casual,

are you worried about?

Douglas, relax.

you’re with me, that

at any moment, I can touch you, even be intimate with

must be maddening for

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