âCecilia called this morning, telling us to prepare a big gift for our special guest!â he said.
Edwin pulled out a pack of cigarettes and offered one to Waylen.
Waylen glanced toward the villa, whispering, âJust donât let Rena catch us.
She keeps a close eye on me.
Ah, being handsome has its drawbacks; wives tend to be extra vigilant.
â
Edwin listened, knowing his uncle was only partly serious.
Waylen often joked about his wifeâs strictness, but deep down, he actually quite enjoyed it.
Laura, however, took his words to heart, pondering whether she should allow Edwin more leeway with smoking, provided he wouldnât smoke like a pipe.
Her eyes shone with contemplation.
Edwin, noticing this, lightly touched her head.
âDonât take everything Uncle Waylen says to heart.
Heâs just joking!â he advised.
Lauraâs cheeks warmed with a slight blush.
Just then, Alexis emerged, followed by someone unexpectedâLeonel Douglas.
Edwin was taken aback.
Leonelâs return was a surprise.
Edwin was taken aback.
Over the past few years, Leonel had rarely returned.
They hadnât crossed paths in two or three years already.
Their contact had been occasional, and Edwin was aware of Leonelâs thriving life abroad, well-regarded on some financial institution where everyone admired him.
He gestured lightly to Laura, indicating she should go and join Alexis.
Edwin took the initiative and called Leonel himself.
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âBack for a visit?â
Leonel nodded, stealing a glance at Alexis before making his way over.
Waylen, feeling a bit uneasy, excused himself, leaving the two men to converse, and went inside.
Once they were alone, Edwin offered Leonel a cigarette.
Leonel lit it and took a leisurely drag.
With the smoke swirling around, he asked, âAre you planning to marry her? Have you thought it through?â
Edwin didnât offer a direct response.