As Alexis opened the car door, she hesitated, and then turned to Leonel.
âLook at Edwin and Laura.
Despite everything, Edwin chose Laura and will always side with her.
It makes me think about our past-â
Her voice trailed off, leaving her thought unfinished, but she knew Leonel understood.
Leonel watched her walk towards the villa, deep in thought.
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Inside the living room, Waylen and Mark were engaged in a low-key conversation on the sofa.
Cecilia, usually more reserved, was involved in a discussion with Rena.
Alexis and Leonel entered one after another.
Mark, attempting to lighten the mood, quipped, âThere is our little Lexi!â
Alexis greeted Mark and Cecilia warmly.
Waylenâs gaze shifted from his daughter to Leonel trailing behind her, his eyes flashing with irritation.
âWhy did you two return together?â
His intense eyes moved back and forth between them, filled with concern that his daughter might be facing some significant trouble.
âWe just had dinner together,â Alexis replied nonchalantly.
Waylen, unconvinced, pressed on, âJust dinner?â
Growing impatient, Alexis put down her briefcase.
âDad, I thought we were here to discuss the Smithsâ situation.
Why are you fixating on these minor details?â
Waylen shot her a stern look but decided not to pursue the matter further.
âWhereâs Laura?â Alexis asked, changing the subject as she glanced around.
Mark chimed in, âPeter and Lina are with her now.
â
Alexis nodded.
Despite his frail health, Mark appeared visibly annoyed.
Lighting a cigarette, he vented to Waylen, âDealing with the Smith family is already tough.
We canât afford to be openly hostile! Our relatives in Czanch are also against Edwin and Lauraâs marriage.
Itâs chaos back at home.
I told them the marriage is happening, and if they object, they should take it up with my mother.
â
Waylen listened, his expression faintly amused.
Mark always had a soft spot for his son.
Mark continued, deep in thought, âEdwin caused this mess.
He should fix it.
Whether itâs the Smith family or the elders in Czanch, he needs to handle it.
If he canât manage this small issue, he doesnât deserve his position.
â
Cecilia, however, disagreed strongly.