Closing the car door, Edwin drove off in his black luxury carâ¦
Vanessa watched him go, and then lifted her head slightly and took a deep breath.
It was the end.
Her one-sided love had led to nothing but disappointment.
Edwin pulled up to the office and paused before getting out of his car.
Instead, he sent Laura a message.
It wasnât text, but just a photo.
This was a special photo heâd snapped secretly one night as Laura slept.
The bedroomâs yellow light cast a warm glow, highlighting her slightly flushed face.
She looked both innocent and adorable in her slumber.
Edwin had watched her for a while before capturing this moment.
As he sent it, he found himself gazing at the photo, lost in thought.
He remembered Vanessa questioning his choice of Laura over her, given her seemingly better prospects.
But to Edwin, liking Laura needed no justification.
Love didnât require reasons.
Meanwhile, after Edwin and Lauraâs departure, Leonel began tidying up the hou
se.
Despite being a billionaire CEO, his domestic skills were impeccable.
Alexis munched on an apple.
âLeonel, should we get someone to help out with the household chores? Youâre always so busy.
Wonât you get tired from all the sweeping and cooking?â
âDo you worry about me?â Leonel asked, a smile on his face.
Alexis, swinging her long legs, hummed vaguely.
Then, Leonel added, âYou know, sometimes when Iâm swamped by work back at the company, doing chores actually feels like a break.
â
Alexis wasnât a fan of household tasks.
Her way of unwinding usually involved a drink.
She realized it had been ages since her last bar visit.
Being with Leonel had changed her in ways.
Observing Leonel, Alexis seemed lost in thought.
Leonel, sensing her mood, remarked, âYou canât hit the bars, Alexis.
Youâve got a boyfriend now.
â