She eased onto the sofa, her slender fingers tightly grasping the pill bottle, gradually tightening...

A wave of desolation washed over her as she contemplated how she and Leonel had come to this juncture.

Once she stowed away the medication, Alexis descended the stairs to check on Evelyn after breakfast.

As she approached the staircase, Alexis encountered a doctor ascending under the guidance of a servant. He must be seeking out Leonel.

Alexis halted, surprised. Was Leonel unwell?