Upon hearing her question, Alexis blushed a little.
Perched on Leonelâs lap, Evelyn gazed around curiously.
The woman glanced at Evelyn, and then lowered her head to resume her tasks.
She commented as she typed their information into the computer, âYour daughter is adorable.
â
Leonel turned to Alexis, and then addressed the clerk with a serious tone, âWeâre expecting our second child.
Weâd like to get official beforehand.
â
The clerkâs demeanor had evidently softened.
She guided them through the forms, took photographs, and stamped the documents.
The procedures were soon completed.
At that moment, Leonel and Alexis officially became a married couple.
In their twenty-fifth year of knowing each other, the reality of finally becoming a legal couple left them somewhat astounded.
Alexis, in particular, was taken aback.
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After a prolonged moment, Alexis lifted her head slightly, locking eyes with the depth of Leonelâs gaze.
With a slightly hoarse voice, he casually suggested, âLetâs head to the hospital, Mrs.
Douglas.
â
The term âMrs.
Douglasâ rolled off his tongue effortlessly and felt surprisingly good.
It seemed like a phrase he had mulled over countless times.
Alexis followed in his footsteps.
Despite her height, Alexis found herself looking up at him.
She took in the sight of his neatly groomed hair, the crisp white shirt, and, of course, Evelyn nestled comfortably on his shoulder.
Evelyn fixed her gaze on Alexis, attempting to discern her emotions.
Alexis quickened her pace, tenderly patting Evelynâs head.
In response, Evelynâs face eased, and she affectionately addressed Alexis as âmommy.
â
A subtle twitch touched Alexisâ nose.
Returning this time, Alexis sensed a transformation in Leonel.
His emotionsâa blend of affection and resentment-perplexed her.
She found herself unable to predict Leonelâs next move.
This uncertainty unsettled her.
This departure from her usual self left Alexis disoriented.
Clarity in matters of love and hate had been her hallmark.
Yet, when she looked at her daughter, a sense of relief washed over Alexis.