It would be tedious.
Marcus nodded in agreement.
âExactly.
Even if you tied someone Like Leonel down, he wouldnât stay.
Itâs better to let him be.
â
âWhat are you implying?â Alexis Laughed.
She finished her drink and stood up.
âI should get going.
â
Marcus looked slightly concerned.
âArenât you staying for dinner?â
Alexis already grabbed her coat and responded, âIâve got a client meeting and itâs urgent.
Mr.
Fowler, being a lawyer isnât like being a president.
I canât just take off whenever I wish,â she said playfully as she walked to the door.
Marcus stopped her and said, âAlexis, you donât have to push yourself so hard.
â
These words left her momentarily speechless.
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After a pause, she looked down and responded quietly, âDad left his law career for his family.
I actually love being a lawyer, Marcusâ¦
I donât want to quit, even if it gets tough.
â
She remembered how proud her father felt whenever she was recognized for her legal work.
Marcus watched her in silence.
With a smile, Alexis said, âOkay, letâs not get too emotional.
I have to go.
â
Indeed, Alexis had a client meeting.
She didnât return to her apartment until 9 pm after a hectic half-day.
She noticed two missed calls from Leonel but she didnât rush to call him back.
Instead, she stood quietly in front of the apartmentâs floor-to-ceiling windows, lost in thought.
Perhaps, she was ready for marriage.
And a child.
The thought of having a cute baby with Leonel brought a smile to her face.
She took out her phone and messaged Leonel, âWhen are you coming back? Leonel, I miss you a little.
â
Leonelâs response was swift.
âIn three days.
â
He missed her too.
Alexis thought about the message for a while.
She then set her phone aside and looked eastward.
Leonel was thousands of kilometers away.
Compelled, she sent another message.
âEdwin took Laura home today.
She didnât show much of a baby bump, but she seemed well-fed.
â