Evelyn stirred in her sleep, hugging the puppy and murmuring Calvinâs name.
A shadow passed over Leonelâs eyes.
He softly caressed her face, and then turned his attention to business matters on his laptop.
Around five in the afternoon, Alexis arrived to fetch Evelyn.
Seeing Alexis, Leonelâs demeanor was cool.
âYou took your time.
Is your life with Calvin so engrossing that you forgot all about Evelyn today?â
Alexisâ lips tightened slightly.
Calvin was in the hospital, suffering from a deteriorating health condition that required a ten-day treatment.
Alexis felt no need to explain Calvinâs situation to Leonel.
She simply inquired, âWhereâs Evelyn? Iâm here to take her home.
â
Leonel paid no attention to her question.
He strolled leisurely to the kitchen, poured himself a glass of water, and drank half of it.
Turning to face Alexis, he still said nothing.
Alexisâ heart started racing.
In a lowered voice, Leonel questioned, âYouâre so detached.
Do you have no feelings for me anymore?â
Alexis found herself at a loss for words.
Leonel glanced at the remaining water in his glass, a soft smile on his lips.
âIf you donât love someone, how can you be intimate with him? Or is it just about seeking thrill and physical satisfaction, Miss Fowler?â
Alexis, flustered, responded, âLeonel, letâs not discuss that.
â
Surprisingly, he nodded.
âRight.
We donât need to talk about it.
But if you canât conceive, will you come back to seduce me again for the same purpose? If you fail to get pregnant, will you Keep coming back and use me just as a means to an end, disregarding my feelings, only needing me for my sperms? Have you considered how it might hurt me or perhaps you just couldnât care Less?â
His words were direct.
He made it clear to her that he knew something.
Alexis realized that Leonel knew the truth behind their s@xual encounter last night.
A heavy silence fell before she finally asked, âWhat exactly do you know?â
Leonel observed her silently for a moment, and then replied softly, âEverything.
But what about you, Alexis? What do you know about me?â
Confused, she looked up at him, unsure what he meant by that.
Leonel closed the distance between them.
He was only a step away, his breath caressing her face, a mix of warmth and chill.
âThree years ago, I underwent a vasectomy.
And I never underwent a reversal surgery.
Did you know about that?
Alexis, itâs impossible for you to get pregnant.
Your efforts last night were futile.
â