Chapter 2333 The night hung heavy.
In the expansive yet somewhat empty apartment, two people who had once shared an innocent childhood stood face to face.
In their youth, they had huddled together under a single blanket.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlexis had once assured Leonel, “Don’t be scared.” But here and now, between them, there existed nothing but emptiness.
Perhaps all the serenity of their past was merely a prelude to this moment of eruption.
Eight years had elapsed, and Alexis hadn't forgotten.
Nor had Leonel. If he could have, he wouldn't be grappling with that torment.
They had each pursued their own life's endeavors, but their hearts should never have been the pawns. Anyone else could have been embroiled, anyone but Leonel and Alexis.
“You should go!” Alexis regained her composure and strolled over to the floor-to-ceiling window, leaning against it casually.
In a soft tone, she uttered, “This is pointless.” Angela's Library Leonel remained seated, his gaze fixed on Alexis.
After a prolonged silence, he ventured in a subdued voice, “Do you still have feelings for me?” He didn’t even dare to inquire about the nature of those feelings, dreading an immediate dismissal, an outright rejection from Alexis.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAlexis rested her head against the transparent glass.
She offered a gentle smile.
“Leonel, what response are you hoping for?” Leonel found himself taken aback.
Alexis was more enigmatic than any woman he had ever encountered.
Unpredictable, proud, impervious to all his allure, his looks, wealth, and gestures of servitude. In her eyes, they held no value whatsoever.
He had to concede that version of Alexis was irresistibly attractive.
He could fathom why Calvin was utterly captivated by Alexis.
She possessed that charm.