Marcus' thoughts were heavy with indignation. Why should their family's treasured princess have to endure such treatment?

Why did Leonel think he could just return after his escapades and be accepted?

Why should Alexis open her heart to him again, when there were countless better men longing for her attention?

After Marcus finished speaking, Leonel's complexion turned ashen.

He was left in the dark about Alexis' health issues. He had no idea she was sick, a fact that had never been disclosed to him.