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The servant ushered Egbert Hall into the room.
Egbert approached cautiously, aware of Alexis’ status.
He meticulously checked her temperature and examined the thermometer.
“Slightly over 100 degrees.
It's going down.
Nonetheless, he gave Alexis an injection to lower her fever and prescribed smedication for her.
Finally, he examined her closely and remarked, “lliness is inevitable for human beings, but Mrs.
Douglas appears to be particularly frail.
She should regularly constonics to bolster her health first, or she'll just continue to fall ill easily.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhen Egbert referred to Alexis as Mrs.
Douglas, Leonel didn’t refute a Despite their known divorce, Alexis was currently lying on his bed, indicating a
deeper connection between them.
Egbert left soon after.
Leonel instructed the servant to escort Egbert out before he gingerly lay down beside Alexis on the bed.
She slept peacefully, rarely displaying such obedience.
He couldn't resist pressing his face softly against hers and whispering, “Mrs.
Douglas.
He treasured this stolen moment.
Throughout this night, he held her as if she were a precious treasure.
The rain eventually stopped, leaving the night exceptionally quiet.
Occasionally, the sound of raindrops falling from the eaves outside the window broke the silence.
He paid attention to the gentle patter of raindrops.
Leonel couldn't remember the last the felt this serene.
Holding Alexis in his arms, it felt like they were back to their younger days.
No matter how lengthy the night felt, it would eventually cto an end.
As the first cloud appeared in the sky, casting a hazy glow in the morning light, he leaned down to plant a gentle
ki*s on Alexis’s forehead.
Slowly, he released her hand.
As he withdrew, her fingers stretched out, as if grasping for him.
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But he still wanted to leave.
How could she keep him from leaving?
When he left, he presumed she would acclimate, much like when he traveled abroad, and then he just sent a
letter to break up with her.
Initially, she might feel sorrowful, but eventually, she would move on with her life.
It was the sthis time.
Leaning in, he planted a final ki*s on her lips.
“You'll be better off without me.
In the subdued light, he silently retreated, slipping out of the bedroom and out of her tranquil existence.
When Alexis woke up, it was already dawn.
Touching her dizzy forehead, she shifted in bed and groaned softly.
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