However, Alexis had no interest in his excuses.
She turned away, her hand on the doorknob, and muttered, âSave your stories for someone else.
They sicken me!â
Yet, Leonel couldnât bear to see her leave.
He caught her wrist and urged in a soft plea, âPlease, donât move abroad.
â
Alexis remained silent and coldly pulled her hand away.
The following morning, the Fowler family gathered at the breakfast table.
Waylen, as usual, had his black coffee and two slices of toast.
Rena, pouring him a glass of milk, suggested gently, âDrinking so
much coffee could upset your stomach.
Maybe try some milk instead?â
Waylen dismissed her concern, sticking with his coffee.
After browsing the morning news, he mentioned to Rena, âWeâve got rats in the house.
Have the servants set some traps, especially in the backyard.
â
Rena looked puzzled.
âRats, here? Why havenât the servants mentioned this?â
Waylen scoffed.
âItâs true.
And these rats are no small thing!â
Alexis quietly ate her breakfast.
When she heard Waylenâs words, she set her cup down and announced, âIâm full.
Iâll take Evelyn and Daniel to school.
â
Waylen quickly responded, âNo need for that.
Your mom and I will take the kids to school.
You donât have to handle everything alone.
Weâre a family, arenât we?â
Alexis gave a small smile at his words.
Evelyn, hearing this, sat up straight and quickly finished her meal.
Waylen watched her eat and memories of Alexis as a young girl filled his thoughts.
His heart warmed with nostalgia, and he gently patted Evelyn on the head.
The little girl bore a striking resemblance to Alexis.
In the days that followed, everything proceeded smoothly.
Leonel seemed to come to terms with Alexis taking the kids abroad.
He didnât comment further, simply picking up Evelyn and Daniel and spending the weekend with them.
Despite their initial hesitance, the children didnât show any resistance like before.
On one Friday afternoon.
Leonel returned to his office from a meeting.
He was reviewing a document concerning a newly registered firm overseas.
Indeed, he was planning to go abroad as well.
Since he couldnât make Alexis stay, he decided to follow her abroad.
While Leonel was looking over a document, his phone rang.
The caller ID showed an unfamiliar number.
He hesitated for a moment before answering.
There was a brief silence on the line before someone uttered, âLeonel, I need to talk to you in person!â