Disgusted, he switched off the screen as he was no longer able to stomach the sight. He then left the suite in silence.

Downstairs, his driver was already waiting for him.

As Leonel settled into the car, he said softly, "On our way back, let's stop at the toy store on Astron Road. I want to pick a gift for Evelyn. She's fond of the dolls and plushies sold there."

The driver had been working for Leonel for a long time. He responded, “The little girl will surely be thrilled."

Settling back into the plush leather seat and adjusting his tie, Leonel offered a smile. "She had a vaccination this morning. She's quite pampered by her family, much like her mother was at that age."

"Mr. Douglas, you must hold a deep love for her."

Leonel's expression softened into a gentle smile, as if the darker moments that had just transpired never existed...

At the Fowler family residence...

Upon Alexis' return to her parents' place, she found herself unable to approach Evelyn, for Waylen reveled in caring for his granddaughter.

His previous insistence on Alexis' independence seemed irrelevant with Evelyn.

He often remarked, "Evelyn's just a little girl. She doesn't need to be independent yet."

“But Scott's nearly her age," Alexis pointed out. “You never said that about him."

After pondering for a moment, Waylen replied, “Boys need to be treated a bit tougher."

Alexis was at a loss for words.

She too adored Evelyn, as did Leonel. Everyone in the family doted on the child. Yet, Alexis harbored concerns about overindulging Evelyn, fearing it might make her too naive.

“ALL Fowler girls deserve to be pampered," Waylen remarked.

Cradling Evelyn, Waylen tenderly asked, “Were you afraid of the shot at the hospital today? Does your Little bottom still hurt?"

Rena, meanwhile, was spoon-feeding Evelyn some apple puree.

Alexis was Waylen's eldest daughter, and Evelyn, his first granddaughter, born to Alexis and Leonel, held a special place in his heart.

Gently caressing Evelyn's soft cheek, he said with a smile, "Your grandma doesn't usually pamper people, you know."