He quipped, “What? Are you contemplating consulting with Calvin?”
Alexis couldn’t refute Leonel’s misconception, and she refrained from offering an explanation.
She turned her face away and uttered softly, “Let’s go.”
These two words served as her concession to him, or perhaps a compromise within their relationship.
Leonel maintained a stoic silence.
His jawline tightened as he pressed the gas, initiating the car’s movement.
The ambiance became nuanced. Evelyn clutched a sheep doll, observing them with anticipation.
At the red traffic light, Leonel subtly turned his head and tenderly remarked, “If you’re feeling cold, I can adjust the heating.”
Evelyn whispered that she wasn’t cold.
Leonel retrieved his light overcoat and handed it to Alexis. With his dark eyes fixed on her, he instructed, “Put it on her.”
As Alexis took it, her fingers inadvertently brushed against his.
The touch was warm.
As Alexis took the coat, he paused. The tension between them heightened after their eyes met.
Evelyn, being young, didn’t grasp the subtleties. She simply believed Leonel’s coat was warm, his cooking skills impeccable, and his appearance pleasing.
Evelyn adored her father.
As soon as the green light appeared, Leonel restarted the car and reached the city hall in under half an hour.
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Leonel’s secretary awaited them at the building’s entrance.
Evidently, this decision was not impulsive.
Spotting them, the secretary approached, wearing a smile. “Hello, Mr. Douglas, Miss Fowler.”
In truth, the secretary had the urge to pinch Evelyn’s cheek but hesitated as she was cradled by Leonel with a protective gaze.
Lowering her voice, the secretary assured, “Everything is ready.”
Leonel nodded, entering with Evelyn in his arms. However, Alexis hesitated. The secretary glanced at Alexis, offering an apologetic smile.
Eventually, Alexis followed suit.
The middle-aged woman who received them, paid little attention to their identities as she saw a handsome man and a beautiful woman entering, the man holding a lovely girl. She directly inquired, “Tying the knot after having a child?”