Chapter 2679 She was a grown woman, but the way she looked at him made him feel a strong desire to be close to her.


    The illusion persisted, painting her as pure and untainted.


    He still remembered that teenage girl, trying to hide from the crowd because she was overwhelmed by her first period and afraid of being noticed or approached.


    A surge of affection engulfed Leonel.


    Caught unawares, he struggled to regainposure.


    () ‘s () Leonel nowprehends the depth of Alexis’ past resentment towards him. She held a grudge because he had ended their rtionship and walked away. Ironically, he found himself in a simr position, harboring hatred for her abrupt departure without a farewell and for being with someone else.


    Before he could grasp the situation, Alexis found herself ced on the desk.


    The conventional knee-length skirt took on a sensuous allure as she assumed her provocative stance. Its fabric grazed against his gray suit trousers, separated only by a delicateyer of stockings.


    Gazing upon the provocative tableau, Leonel''s Adam''s apple subtly bobbed in response.


    “Your imagination runs wild,” remarked Alexis.


    Desiring to disengage, Alexis felt a warm hand gently resting on her leg, just above the knee. Their mutual attention gravitated toward that spot.


    Numerous instances existed when he could have undressed her at his whim.


    He could have her bare herself willingly.


    He could im her in the mostscivious and shameless manner.


    However, Leonel refrained. Raising his dark eyes, he fixed them on her. “Does it really?” Relinquishing his grip, he leaned back.


    Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates...


    His hands were sizable, and the cigarette seemed almost diminutive, cradled between his fingers like a matchstick.


    Lighting the cigarette, he drew a prolonged drag.


    N?velDrama.Org content.


    Alexis descended from the desk, resuming her seat, her gaze fixed on Leonel.


    LeoneL''s purpose ining could be either to stir up trouble or simply toy eyes on her.


    Despite his awareness that their meeting was not a joyous asion, he continued to gaze at her. Leisurely smoking a cigarette, he extinguished it and departed without a word.


    The door swung open and shut once more, the faint noise resonating loudly in Alexis’ ears.


    A month psed, and Leonel formally initiated legal proceedings to regain custody of Evelyn.


    In rtion to this issue, Waylen summoned Leonel back to the Fowler residence.