EuropeNovelChapter 3656 With a heavy heart, he glanced at his phone, disappointed to find no response to the text he had sent.
Alexis was absent from Albert's wedding.
Leonel pondered whether Alexis skipped the wedding due to discomfort from fetal movements.
She remained silent.
In the late hours, Leonel found himself unable to resist the urge to reach for a pack of cigarettes in the car, attempting to extract one.
Despite having quit smoking, he felt compelled to indulge in a cigarette at this moment, longing for its rejuvenating effect.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe villa's gate swung open, revealing the butler's arrival.
Leonel tossed the cigarette case back into his car.
The butler, upon seeing Leonel, voiced his surprise.
"Mr.
Douglas, you're out and about quite late.
Why not retire for the night? What brings you here? Mr.
Fowler mentioned a possible intruder, though I find it hard to believe.
Even a thief would find the cold too much.
Yet here I am to check.
Didn't expect to see you though!" Leonel's gaze was penetrating.
Unfazed by the butler's sarcasm, Leonel inquired softly, "How is Alexis? Is she alright?" The butler paused before responding, "Miss Fowler is well.
Was there a reason to think otherwise?" "Why did she miss Albert's wedding?" The butler chuckled.
"I have no answers for that.
It's her choice, after all.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLet's not dwell on it.
You should focus more on Daniel and Evelyn and move forward.
Leonel regarded the butler with a silent, penetrating gaze.
He cast his gaze downward and murmured, “Understood.
Thank you.
"With that, Leonel slipped into his car, ignited the engine, and drove off into the night. Throughout the lengthy night, the butler lingered, shaking his head with a hint of sorrow.
"Such a shame! They were once so close as children.
" The butler returned to report, ascending to the second floor and gently pushing open the door of a bedroom.
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