Then, his lips met hers.

Alexis was too exhausted and didn't move, allowing Leonel to continue kissing her.

They cuddled and kissed for about ten minutes, after which Leonel gently lifted her and carried her to the bath. The water temperature was not set very high... Alexis was soaked in warm water and she knew that he was trying to increase the chance of her pregnancy.

Leonel seemed adept at it.

Meanwhile, in the Fowler residence, it was already late at night.

Marcus was smoking on the balcony. This was unusual for him, as he didn't normally smoke.

Ever since Leonel showed Marcus that photograph, his mind had been preoccupied.

It had been a long time. Marcus had been on numerous blind dates with impressive women. He had encountered many who were incredibly captivating.

He believed he should have moved on from that chapter of his life.

But he hadn't.

With a self-deprecating smile, Marcus realized he was just an ordinary person. Like many others, once he developed feelings for someone, he too became as stupid and overly confident.

He extinguished the cigarette with his long fingers.

He then grabbed his coat and hurried down the stairs. But as he arrived on the first floor, his path was obstructed.

Waylen sipped his tea in the dark.

The light was then turned on and Waylen scoffed. “It's quite late, isn't it? Where are you going?"

"I've got an early meeting tomorrow. Just going to check things out ahead of time."

Waylen said in a mocking voice, "You really are a standard worker, aren't you?"

Marcus just gave a casual shrug and continued on his way. Left in his wake, Waylen continued drinking his tea and mumbled under his breath, "Spring is nearly over. Why is everyone still so unsettled?"

Marcus walked to his black Cullinan and drove away.

The driveway was brightly lit.