Chapter 2320 His affection for Alexis had been unwavering since he was 20.
After dinner, Alexis spent the night in the guest room and left at dawn.
Calvin was awake when she left, but he just stayed in bed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe knew Alexis disliked being bound by anything.
He had managed to stay by her side for four years because he respected her boundaries.
Taking a taxi home, Alexis arrived at dawn.
The housemaids were already up and greeted her respectfully.
“Quiet! Don't let my Dad hear,” she whispered, tiptoeing to the foyer and removing her shoes.
But just a few steps in, a familiar voice stopped her.
“You're back?” ANGELA'sLIBRARY It was Leonel.
Alexis, agitated, put her shoes back on and looked toward the sofa.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThere sat Leonel, looking haggard in the dim light, surrounded by empty wine bottles.
“Oh, up early, aren't you?” she remarked dryly.
Leonel’s face was stern.
“Can't even compare with you, Miss Fowler! Had a wild night and still up early. Was he not satisfying, or are you just that resilient?” His tone was bitterly sharp.
Unperturbed, Alexis poured herself a glass of water, sipping and taunting simultaneously.
“I know Duefron well, unlike you, Mr. Douglas, who can't even find a place to drink.” She mocked, “You know, you could've brought someone home. No need for passive-aggression.” Leonel watched her coldly as she sat comfortably across from him, stretching her bare legs onto the coffee table.
“What, was it so intense he tore your stockings?” he asked.
“Yes! You're almost 30, right? You can’t match the stamina of a 24-year-old!" she retorted.