Alexis' fingers trembled slightly. Anika was dead?

Having witnessed Anika's miserable situation, Alexis could almost envision the circumstances of her death. Anika must have suffered greatly in that decrepit house, and her passing Likely wasn't dignified.

Leonel's handsome face took on a somber expression, his brow furrowing slightly as he seemed to recall those grim memories.

He felt the urge to smoke but refrained in consideration of Alexis, opting instead to retrieve a peppermint from the storage cabinet and pop it into his mouth.

After a long time, he finally spoke up again in a hushed tone.

"Let's just put that behind us, okay?"

Alexis neither affirmed nor denied.

She instructed, "We should head to the hospital to collect the baby."

The ordeal was finally behind them. After picking up the baby from the hospital, Leonel drove them directly back to the villa where they used to live together. As they prepared to get out of the car, Alexis cradled the baby in her arms and said, "She can stay in the baby's room where Daniel used to stay."

Leonel stepped out of the car and made his way to her side.

As the servant handled the luggage, Leonel gently took the baby into his arms, ensuring to shield her from the wind while simultaneously draping a shawl over Alexis. He said softly, "I've arranged a new room for her. Head upstairs and see if it suits your liking."

Alexis was taken aback momentarily but swiftly comprehended his intention.

She acquiesced with a simple "Okay."

Leonel felt a twinge of gratification. He led the way with baby Cordelia cradled in his arms, while a servant helped Alexis upstairs.

Situated on the second floor's western side was the new nursery.

The atmosphere was cozy in the autumn evening.

The room, adorned in pink hues, exuded a lovely charm, perfectly suited for a baby girl like Cordelia. As Leonel gently placed Cordelia in the crib and prepared to cover her with a thin blanket, she stirred awake, her face flushing red as she kicked her legs in excitement.

Leonel checked her body and said, "She's wet. I'll attend to her diaper."

The servant helped Alexis settle onto the sofa, ensuring her comfort.

With Alexis settled, the servant then proceeded downstairs to attend to the remaining luggage.