Chapter 2533 Once again, they shared the same bed. Waylen wasn't really taken aback though; he foresaw the events unfolding today after Leonel chose Alexis. Yet, Waylen refrained from intervening.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWaylen hit Leonel and demanded that he leave.
However, as an adult, it was now Alexis’ prerogative to navigate her relationships.
Waylen, with conflicting emotions, queried in a hushed tone, “Is Alexis still asleep?” Leonel affirmed. “Yes.” Extending his hand, he tenderly caressed Alexis’ head. In a husky voice, he remarked, “I'll bring Alexis back for lunch later.” Waylen scoffed. “You don’t need to inform me. It’s up to Alexis whether she wants to bring you back.” “Mr. Fowler,” Leonel softly called.
Waylen snorted. “How did | instruct you as a child? | never taught you to intertwine personal emotions with your career, but now you've involved everyone. You're gambling on Alexis caring for you. She doesn’t want you to spiral into despair, but, Leonel, do you consider this fair to Alexis?” Leonel acknowledged the unfairness.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmStruggling with his words, he choked out, “I'll treat her well.” Waylen let out a hollow laugh. “Hahal Many are willing to be good to her.” However, as Alexis’ father, Waylen understood that Leonel was Alexis’ only vulnerability. Leonel, aware of this, effectively wielded control over her Waylen fell silent and promptly ended the call.
After setting down his phone, Leonel noticed that Alexis had awakened.
Resting against the pillow, she gazed at him. Her thoughts remained a mystery.
Leonel bent down, planting a morning kiss on her lips. “Good morning.” Alexis didn’t evade the kiss. After it concluded, she said quietly, “Please don’t answer my phone for me from now on.” Leonel regarded her and replied, “It's your dad calling. Are you mad at me?” Slipping into a shirt, Alexis rose and stated, “We aren't that close.” Leonel grasped the implication. Seizing her hand, he drew her beneath him.
Gazing into her eyes, he sighed, “Alexis, I'm not toying with you. I'm sincere.” Lifting her head, Alexis met his handsome visage.