NovelEnglishChapter 2636 Turning to Leonel, Alexis said softly, “So, it was you all along” Leonel offered a smile. “What's the matter? Don’t you want to get married to me sooner?” It wasn't like that.
Yet, Alexis couldn't help feeling that everything was moving too quickly. Ever since Kenneth's passing, there seemed to be a subtle change in Leonel.
It was a change unseen by others, but Alexis felt it deeply as someone who shared a bed with Leonel.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLately, Leonel had taken to lying on a pillow in his bed, silently gazing at Alexis in her sleep.
() ‘s () She lay in his embrace, and yet he watched over her each night as if fearing she might vanish into thin air.
Lost in her thoughts, Alexis was brought back to the present when a servant handed her a glass of hawthorn juice.
The scent immediately unsettled Alexis. Covering her nose, she hurried to the bathroom. “Claribel, what is this? Why does it make me feel sick?” Claribel responded with innocent surprise, “It's just hawthorn juice.
I got it freshly squeezed just this morning.” Why was Alexis feeling nauseous? ‘Women often felt that way when pregnant, and Claribel couldn't help but wonder if that was the case with Alexis.
A dramatic shift came over Claribel’s expression. That speculation soon caught the attention of others in the house, their eyes turning toward Leonel.
But Leonel had undergone a vasectomy.
How could Alexis get pregnant? Before Leonel could clarify, Alexis, leaning weakly against the wall, emerged and said feebly, “I just went for a run. There's no way | could be pregnant.” Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates...
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTears brimmed in Alexis’ eyes as she looked at Leonel, a silent plea in her gaze.
Only Leonel could truly read the emotion in her eyes, and he longed to embrace her.
Their explanation, however, seemed to disappoint the older family members.
The prospect of Alexis’ pregnancy would have brought more joy to the family.
Trying to appear indifferent, Mark chimed in. “It's okay that you're not pregnant. | think Edwin and Laura might be considering another child next year.” At that, Cecilia gave Edwin a sharp kick. “Laura will have a hard time if she's pregnant again so soon. You don't seem to care about her struggles since she’s not your daughter, do you?” Mark quickly backpedaled, admitting his error, “Alright, | misspoke.
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