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 reheat

he poured himself

frowned at the

“You just had surgery.

You shouldn’t be drinking.

the glass towards

wedding night,”

up the glass, swirled the wine gently, and finally

clear with him? How did he take it? Is

Alexis met

“Leonel, listen to me.

got married doesn’t mean I should endure your sarcasm all the

is very important to

can’t understand

cut her off, his smile

are you

Douglas, relax.

not petty- I just wonder if Calvin can handle knowing you’re with me, that the

any moment, I can touch you, even

must be maddening

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