Leonel headed to the kitchen to reheat the dishes. Returning with the warmed food, he poured himself a glass of red wine. Alexis frowned at the sight. "You just had surgery. You shouldn't be drinking."

Instead of responding, Leonel pushed the glass towards her, hinting for her to drink. “It's our wedding night," he said.

Alexis hesitantly picked up the glass, swirled the wine gently, and finally took a sip, drinking half of it.

Leonel watched her closely before asking, "Have you made things clear with him? How did he take it? Is he okay with you marrying me? Did he argue with you?"

Putting down her glass, Alexis met Leonel's gaze and spoke up slowly.

"Leonel, listen to me. Just because we've got married doesn't mean I should endure your sarcasm all the time. Calvin is very important to me. If you can't understand that—"

Leonel cut her off, his smile casual, almost dismissive.

“What are you worried about? Mrs. Douglas, relax. I'm not petty- I just wonder if Calvin can handle knowing you're with me, that the woman he cares about spends her nights in my bed. That at any moment, I can touch you, even be intimate with you. It must be maddening for him, right?"

Alexis stood up abruptly, but Leonel's stern voice stopped her.

"Sit down. Did I say you could leave? As I mentioned, it is our wedding night."

Alexis couldn't help but frown.

The light of the Luxurious chandelier in the dining room fell on Leonel's handsome face, highlighting his blank expression. "Sit down!" he repeated. “Dinner's not over yet!"

Warily, Alexis sat down.

It took a lot of effort on her part to force a smile.

Finally, she gave up and asked, “Where is Evelyn?"

Leonel lifted the half-empty glass where she had been drinking from, his well-groomed appearance complimenting his every move.

His eyes were fixed at the glass-or perhaps he was looking at her though it.

His tone was very casual as he said, "Evelyn kept waiting for you for a long time and just fell asleep not long before your return.

She kept crying when I tried making her take her medicine and kept insisting on wanting you!

Is this how you took care of her these past few years?