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.

kitchen to reheat the

he poured himself a glass of

frowned at

“You just had surgery.

You shouldn’t be drinking.

Leonel pushed the glass towards

our wedding night,”

wine gently, and finally took a sip, drinking half

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

met Leonel’s gaze and

“Leonel, listen to me.

because we’ve got married doesn’t mean I should endure your

very important

can’t

her off, his smile casual,

are you

Douglas, relax.

if Calvin can handle knowing you’re with me, that the woman he cares about

I can touch

maddening for him,

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