Noreen was taken aback by his words.
As an astute observer, she could sense the turmoil in Leonelâs mind.
From what Nova had relayed, she understood that Alexis had recently moved her belongings into Leonelâs place.
She thought it was a positive sign that the two might reconcile.
Why then did Leonel seem so distressed?
Trying to maintain a supportive demeanor, Noreen smiled gently and said, âAre you certain about this, Mr.
Douglas? Perhaps Miss Fowler isnât concerned with whether youâre as fit as before.
Besides, if you engage more with your rehabilitation, there might still be a chance.
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Leonel remained silent, reflecting on Noreenâs words.
After all, she was not privy to the deeply personal matters between him and Alexis.
Without his former physical capabilities and worse, with Alexis not feeling anything for him, they couldnât even be intimate like a normal couple.
He doubted the longevity of a relationship based merely on sympathy and perceived obligationâ¦
Noreen waited patiently, but Leonel remained firm in his decision.
Left with no choice, she complied with his requests.
Before Alexis moved into his place on Saturday, Leonel vacated the villa a day earlier.
It was raining; he hurried out of the house.
According to Marcus, Leonel fled like a stray dog.
Marcus and Edwin watched the spectacle from a distance.
When the Fowler familyâs limousine arrived, Evelyn and Daniel darted into the house and straight to their old rooms.
After helping Cordelia from her seat, Alexis inquired, âWhere is Leonel?â
The servant, caught off guard, hesitated to respond.
Noticing the servantâs discomfort, Alexis offered a faint smile, deducing that Leonel had fled to avoid her.
After settling the children, she entrusted Cordelia to the nanny.
Then she called Noreen to find out Leonelâs current location.
Noreen, still hoping for a reconciliation, subtly hinted at where he might be.
Alexis caught on immediately.
With a light smile, she texted Leonel.
âGet ready.
Iâll be picking you up later!â
When Alexis pulled up at Leonelâs place, it was already evening.
The sky was overcast, with a light drizzle making everything damp and a little hazy.
It gave the villa a dreamy feel.
The place was massive.
To her surprise, the doorman knew who she was and swung the gate open without hesitation.
He even gave her a discreet thumbs-up, suggesting heâd been around for a while.