Leonel departed with the dog.

After he left, Alexis descended and summoned Evelyn.

Evelyn threw herself into Alexis’ arms and whispered about the dog named Ollie and its owner. She reiterated the same details to Alexis before falling asleep, not wanting to forget them.

The night had advanced, and Alexis, gazing at the little girl in her arms, felt a twinge of concern.

Truthfully, Evelyn had endured loneliness over the past two years.

This was precisely why she developed a strong liking for the puppy.

Alexis gently patted Evelyn's form and desired to share sleep with her, yet Alexis found herself unable to. Whenever Alexis closed her eyes, she couldn't help but envision the way Leonel gazed at her.

His eyes revealed a mix of yearning and animosity.

The notion of Leonel potentially harming her in response to her next actions sent shivers down Alexis’ spine.

Though it was his fault, she harbored an inexplicable sense of guilt.

She found herself without any alternative.

She believed some things just needed to be addressed one way or another.

A restless night plagued Alexis with inadequate sleep. The following morning, upon waking up, she noticed a slight swelling around her eyes. Employing a generous amount of powder, she concealed the dark circles beneath her eyes.

As she gazed at her reflection in the mirror, she felt momentarily entranced.

Truth be told, she appeared older than before.

It wasn't merely due to childbirth but also to the toll on her mental well-being. The eyes of the person in the mirror lacked the radiance present in the previous Alexis. A distinct transformation had taken place.

Alexis recalled that she hadn't been in such a state after the initial loss of Leonel.

The realization dawned on her that, having regained him before Losing him again really made a difference.

The sound of Evelyn's voice emanated from below. Alexis hastened to freshen up before descending the stairs.

Calvin and Evelyn had already taken their seats at the table.