She led a secluded life, venturing out solely for prenatal checkups.

Her assistant would relay ultrasound reports to Leonel, who would, in turn, send Alexis text messages without fail upon receiving them.

Alexis remained silent. She valued her peaceful life and preferred not to be disturbed. Regular prenatal check-ups and therapy sessions were part of her routine. Ever since her return from Merblune, she had been regularly seeing a therapist.

Her birthday fell in June.

Although Waylen had intended to throw Alexis a grand birthday party, she declined the offer. Caressing her swollen abdomen, she expressed, “How could I possibly don a dress? Dad, I'd rather not witness a beauty pageant while I'm huge!"