She asked with a hoarse voice, âLeonel, do you even know what youâre doing right now?â
He wasnât sure.
The only clear thought in his mind right now was the desire to keep her closeâ¦
Left with no choice, Alexis softly said, âIâll stay and drive you home.
â
Leonel muttered, âTo Evans Gardon?â
âYes.
â
Leonel gradually loosened his hold.
Just when Alexis began to feel a sense of ease, he leaned in and ki*sed her.
His hand tenderly supported her head while his warm lips met hers.
They held each other tightly, as if nothing could part them.
His fever made the ki*s more intense.
His attractive features tinged with a feverish, ardent color⦠He ki*sed Alexis relentlessly as if he was under a spell.
Suddenly, he stopped.
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He looked at her.
Alexis softly shut her eyes and mumbled, âWhy even start all this in the first place!â
After returning to Evans Gardon, Leonel was in a state of feverish delirium.
He was under Markâs care who promptly summoned an expert physician.
After examining him, the doctor said, âThe fever doesnât just happen.
Did you by any chance injured yourself lately? Could be inflammation.
Please remove your clothes for a more thorough examination.
â
Mark remembered hearing about Waylen beating Leonel.
He quickly helped undo the shirtâs buttons and turned Leonel to his side.
He was startled when he saw his wounded back.
âWere these wounds ever properly treated?â
The open wounds didnât heal and had worsened.
It was now indeed showing signs of inflammation.
Mark frowned and said, âThis is ridiculous!â
Cecilia observed with a hint of sadness.
âPoor Leonel!â
Alexis, struck by a sharp twinge of emotion, found the scene unbearable and exited
the room.
She leaned against the door after it shut behind her.
She acknowledged that both she and Leonel were unable to surmount their conflict, which had now grown into an unbridgeable chasm between them.
Meanwhile, inside the bedroom, Mark and Cecilia looked at each other.