Female NovelChapter 2351 His body trembled, and his teeth gritted as pain displayed on his pale face.
Caught off guard, Alexis quickly found a small medicine bottle from his pocket. She deftly poured out a pill and attempted to feed it to him.
But Calvin's clenched teeth barred the way.
Turning to Leonel, who was close by, she called out, “Come help!” Momentarily taken aback, Leonel hurried over. He carefully laid Calvin down and pried open his clenched jaw, allowing Alexis to administer the pill.
Calvin's chest rose and fell with great effort.
Turning his head, his eyes met Alexis’ with a fragile and pleading Look.Contents belong to NovelDrama.Org
It was a look Leonel knew all too well, one he had once directed at Alexis, seeing her as his entire world.
On those sleepless nights, she would cradle him, whispering, “Don’t be afraid, Leonel!” But now, her comforting embrace was reserved for another.
ANGELA'sLIBRARY Despite the intimacy they had shared just the night before and the breathless moments of passion, Leonel knew his place in her heart had shifted.
She cradled Calvin now, her calls filled with concern solely for him.
It was reminiscent of how she had once cared for him.
“His parents took their own lives right in front of him when he was just 20,” Alexis said softly, her fingers gently tracing Calvin's face.
“That same year, he was diagnosed with heart disease.” Her voice lowered, filled with emotion.
“Leonel, you've emerged from your dark times. But for Calvin, I'm all he's got. Even if the entire world turns its back on him, I won't” Leonel felt a pang in his heart, a sensation he hadn't felt in a long time.
Despite his robust health, Alexis’ words somehow managed to cause him pain.
As she gazed down at Calvin, Leonel noticed a flicker of tenderness in her eyes, a tenderness that was once reserved solely for him. ALL her patience and affection had once been his and his alone.
In a soft tone, he asked, “Do you love him?" Alexis’ response was straightforward.
“Calvin means a great deal to me." Leonel slowly rose from the bed, his voice barely above a whisper.