Chapter 2720: Chapter 2720

“Yes, I did,” Alexis responded.

“Do you also want to control this, Leonel?”

Leonel didn’t answer her question directly.

Instead, he pointed out, “It’s late.

Evelyn’s asleep.

Mrs.

Douglas, remember you’re married now.

If you’re so concerned about your former lover, think about your husband’s patience and Evelyn missing her mother.

”

Leonel’s words were laced with sarcasm.

Alexis brushed past him, saying, “I’ll be more careful in the future.

To your satisfaction, Mr.

Douglas.

”

As she spoke, she found herself pressed against the car door.

Leonel extinguished his cigarette and turned to look at her.

In the moonlight, her face appeared pale, the shadows under her eyes hinting at sleepless nights and tears shed that afternoon.

Leonel touched her face, his voice low.

“Do you know what makes a man truly satisfied?”

Alexis’ expression darkened.

She surveyed Leonel from head to toe and replied, “I recall you’re supposed to abstain for a week.

Besides, didn’t we marry to have a child? I don’t see the need for us to be intimate before my next ovulatory period.

”

Leonel’s gaze lingered on Alexis’s face for a long moment before he chuckled, a hint of mockery in his voice.

“What, can’t stand even a single day without him? Mrs.

Douglas, it’s been a day since we married, and I’ve yet to see you smile.

But with Calvin, you’re so visibly affected.

Do you remember you’re now married to me?”

Interrupting him, Alexis retorted, “Did you marry me just to make sarcastic remarks? Leonel, yes, I do want a child, and I kept that from you.

If it’s unbearable for you, there are other ways.

You wanted this marriage—”

“But I never asked you to keep seeing Calvin,” Leonel cut in sharply.

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“Alexis, what if I insist that you stop seeing him? I really can’t stand his presence in our lives.

”

Alexis wanted to protest, to say she couldn’t agree to that, but she didn’t want to escalate the situation.

She simply said, “I’ll make sure to come home early in the future,” before pushing

past him and heading into the villa.

Leonel remained outside, slowly lighting another cigarette, lost in thought.

Inside, Alexis entered the dining room.

The table was laid with many dishes, most of which were her favorites, barely touched.

Was Leonel waiting for her?

A wave of mixed emotions washed over her as she sat down, her eyes lingering on the cold dishes.

There was also a velvet box and a silver candlestick on the table—the setup for a candlelight dinner, likely to celebrate their recent marriage.