His words were laden with blunt humiliation.
Alexis, facing him, swallowed hard, her response caught in her throat.
Leonel, his emotions reaching a boiling point, thrust a stack of documents before her.
âWhy didnât you tell me? Why choose to handle Evelynâs situation alone, abroad? Youâve kept the truth from me.
You sought intimacy only to conceive⦠What if the next child has complications as well? What are we supposed to do then? Huh? Tell me, what should I do? What would happen to the baby?â
He advanced toward her, his voice strained.
âHow long do you expect Calvin to be by your side?â
The tension between them was palpable, both visibly shaken.
Alexis, usually so composed, found her strength waning in Leonelâs presence.
She looked down, her voice barely above a whisper, âAnd how long will you be with me?
You promised not to get involved with her, but the next second, you were each otherâs arms inside the car.
Leonel, I canât trust you anymore.
â
A profound silence enveloped them.
It dawned on Leonel that their issues were more than just the passage of time.
There were deep-seated cracks in their relationship, a fundamental lack of trust.
Alexis no longer desired him in the way she once might have.
Her need for a child from him didnât equate to love.
And while Leonel harbored love for her, it was tainted by resentment.
Lighting a cigarette with trembling fingers, the rising smoke created a hazy barrier between them.
He asked, his voice hoarse, âWhat do we do now?â
The necessity of having a child for Evelynâs sake loomed over them.
But Leonel was adamant; he didnât want their intimacy to be a mere means to an end.
Leonelâs yearning for Alexis was palpable.
He craved her return, regardless of her willingness.
His desire was not just for her physical presence but for the alleviation of his loneliness.
Even if she hated his guts, her mere presence would be enough.
Alexis remained silent, her gaze fixed on him as she awaited his decision.
She realized she had no leverage in this situation.
Leonel, aware of her predicament, responded coldly, âPack your things and move in tonight.
Additionally, Iâll make an appointment to reverse the vasectomy to facilitate your pregnancy as soon as possible.
â
His tone left Alexis uncertain if he was being sarcastic.
Without much time to ponder, Alexis simply nodded, her eyes drifting upstairs where Evelyn likely slept.
Leonel, keenly observing her, said with a hint of sarcasm, âIf you tell Evelyn Iâm her biological father, she probably wonât mind staying.
Unless youâre too attached to Calvin⦠Alexis, are you prepared to leave him?â
Knowing Leonelâs nature all too well, Alexis retorted with a sneer, âIf I say I donât want to leave Calvin, would you accept him being part of our lives?â
Her response visibly agitated Leonel.
In an impulsive move, he drew Alexis into his arms, their ki*s passionate and intense.
Alexis yielded to his embrace, her resistance melting away.
Leonelâs voice, rough with emotion, broke through the ki*s.
âYou still think of him? Even going so far as mentioning his name in front of me?â
Their ki*s was fervent, leaving Alexis momentarily stunned.
Leonel seemed unable to restrain himself, his gaze fixated on her slightly dazed expression.
In a moment of raw honesty, he confessed, âI really need to f@ck you,â his words laced with a mix of longing and frustration.
His approach had changed since their reunion, marked by a raw urgency and a disregard for her feelings, driven by his own overpowering desire.