Chapter 2480 “The past? A married woman visited you at night with flimsy excuses. Can your connection be deemed normal? At least she hasn't relinquished you. | assert that Darwin is likely out of the country; otherwise, she wouldn't dare approach you like this. You're engaging in clandestine affairs under Darwin's watch, partaking in such repulsive activities.
Leonel, is it that you lack the ability to decline, or is Serenity shamelessly persistent?” In response, she bore the brunt of a retaliatory slap.
It emanated from Leonel.
Despite the slap, Alexis remained composed. It was a man's instinct to protect his first love, and she understood that.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLeonel stood in shock.
The notion of striking Alexis with a slap never crossed his mind.
Gazing at his hand in numb disbelief, he stood there, bewildered, pleading, “Alexis, don't go!” Alexis tilted her head fractionally, tears pooling in her eyes.
She found it ironic-on the same day, she became emotional over a man.
It was also the same day she realized that the love she had envisioned was nothing more than her own wishful thinking.
“Leonel, it's over” Alexis pushed him aside and strode towards the door to retrieve her shoes.
In that instant, Leonel snapped back to reality and hurriedly approached and pinned Alexis against the wall. Overwhelmed with surging emotions, he accidentally exerted excessive force, and Alexis’ head collided forcefully with the wall.
It was painful, and her head started to spin.
Alexis cradled her head, squeezing her eyes in response to the pain.
Leonel paused, momentarily surprised.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt wasn't his intention; he only wanted to prevent Alexis from departing.
Numerous explanations surged within him, all devoid of any intention to strike her.
However, he understood that no explanation could undo the occurrence.
A slap was the result of her comments about Serenity.
That was an undeniable truth.
Tenderly cradling her head, Leonel attempted to evaluate her condition, saying, “Allow me to assess the extent of the injury.”