Chapter 2691 He had left a lamp on and was seated on the living room sofa, engrossed in a book. But he awaited her return.
Alexis looked slightly weary when she entered.
Calvin glanced up at her. With the intuition of a man who knew, he could discern from her expression that Leonel had been intimate with her.
After a brief silence, Calvin rose and poured her a glass of warm water. With a soft voice, he offered, “I'l make you something to eat.” AngelasLibrary Alexis halted him with a single word, “Calvin.” Her voice was raspy, tinged either with sorrow or physical strain.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCalvin didn't probe; he simply approached her.
Alexis rested quietly against his shoulder and said quietly, “When | get pregnant, let's return to Braseovell.” Calvin didn't question what would happen if pregnancy didn't occur.
He simply acknowledged her words with a nod, gave her a gentle pat, and headed towards the kitchen.
He prepared a bowl of her preferred noodles. After eating up half of it, she found herself unable to resist.
Memories of the intimate encounter in Leonel's apartment flooded back to her.
But no, it was more of a crude physical interaction between a man and a woman. The thought made her feel nauseous.
Ultimately, she couldn't stop herself. She rushed to the restroom to throw up.
Calvin stayed by the door and kept his distance.
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Alexis splashed her face with cold water. Once she felt more composed, she glanced at him through the mirror and whispered, “I will get pregnant. | have to." Calvin's heart sank a bit at her words.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe even thought about suggesting she should be with Leonel, to stop this self-inflicted pain.
But the words just wouldn't leave his mouth.
Alexis was trapped in a corner. She had led Leonel to believe she was involved with Calvin.
Calvin was aware of Leonel's nature. Even if he appeared indifferent now, trouble would surely follow once he and Alexis got into a serious argument. Leonel’s love for Alexis meant he would always be bothered that she had a history with another man.
The following day, Waylen called Alexis.
Alexis suspected Marcus might have snitched on her, especially since Marcus had also attended the dinner party the previous night.
Her father likely had questions.