Alexis sure knew how to stir things up!
Waylen, taken aback, struggled to respond.
Feeling out of his depth with his daughter, he turned his interrogation towards Leonel.
âAnd you? Is this a game to you?â
Leonel replied with restraint, âI expect her to take responsibility.
â
This answer sounded more pleasing to Waylen.
Alexis, meanwhile, headed upstairs, casually throwing over her shoulder, âMaybe in the next life!â
Waylen felt a mix of emotions.
Despite Leonelâs own mistakes, as Alexisâ father, Waylen felt a sense of shame of how his daughter turned out to be.
He believed it was partly his fault.
Marcus, idly flipping through a magazine, chimed in, âLeonel is decent and successful, actually quite a good match for my sister.
Worst case, she gets pregnant and has a kid.
Wonât exactly be a problem, right, Dad?â
Waylen was speechless.
He looked to Rena for support.
âWhy donât you join me and discipline these children properly?â
Rena, sipping her tea, retorted, âWhen they were young and needed guidance, you insisted on independence! Now theyâre adults- what can I do?â
Waylen felt as if heâd hit a dead end.
He cautioned Leonel, âDonât bring any children into this.
â
Leonel, with a faint smile, knew Alexisâ fiery nature all too well.
If he truly intended to have a child with her, she might strangle him in his sleep!
That night, it wasnât Mark and his wife who were restless, but Waylen, lost in his thoughts and worries.
Late at night, after a refreshing shower and slipping into her pajamas, Alexis stepped out onto the balcony to enjoy the cool night air.
Her thoughts lingered on Edwin and the Smith family issue.
Despite her penchant for teasing Edwin, his happiness mattered to her.
Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed a flicker of light.
It was Leonel, clad only in a thinning black silk robe despite the chill, standing on the adjacent balcony.
He was holding a can of ice cold beer, his gaze fixed on her.
He offered her a sip.
Alexis declined playfully, âI canât handle it like you.
That would keep me awake all night.
Did your time abroad change you that much?â