Chapter 2717 Observing Alexis, Leonel noted that she seemed thinner than before.


    He pondered themon belief that women usually gain weight after childbirth, yet Alexis had lost much weight.


    “I''haven’t dined out much in recent years,” she replied to his unspoken question.


    Leonel continued eating, his voice growing hoarse as he asked, “Does Calvin cook well?” Alexis nced at Leonel, who didn''t look up, as if he had just asked a casual question. She nodded slightly, “Not bad.” Leonel, suddenly more insistent, pressed on, “How ‘not bad’ is it?" Alexis felt a bit cornered. “Leonel, can we not bring him up? If we want a peaceful coexistence, that is.” Leonel Looked up at her, a trace of coldness in his eyes.


    This exchange upset Evelyn, who burst into tears.


    “Daddy''s being mean. I don’t want Daddy. I want Calvin." Leonel’s expression, already dark, grew even more troubled. He hadn''t realized how sensitive a three-year-old could be.


    He didn''t raise his voice, but Evelyn sensed his anger.


    Leonel always had a soft spot for Evelyn.


    (thanoss) Her tears pained him.


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    He stopped eating, lifted Evelyn onto hisp, and gently wiped away her tears.


    Evelyn leaned on his shoulder, still sobbing.


    Alexis felt helpless and didn''t attempt to take Evelyn from him.


    Leonel then said calmly to Alexis, “You go ahead and eat. I''l have the driver take you to thew firmter.” He then carried Evelyn to the lounge.


    In the lounge, he tenderly wiped her face with a warm towel and lulled her to sleep. He had even prepared a pajama for her at thepany-afortable pink one-piece nightgown.


    After her meal, Evelyn was ready for a nap and asked Leonel to lie down with her, findingfort in resting her head on his abdomen.


    Leonel acquiesced to her requests.


    Meanwhile, Alexis descended the stairs alone. Once the CEO of the Exceed Group, the employees still referred to her as Miss Fowler.


    Thepany was abuzz with over 18 different versions of the love-hate saga between her and Leonel.