A Ruling Passion – Chapter 1733

“Where are you?”

Alejandro asked to the beep of a terminated call.

Instead of putting down his phone, he simply stayed in his posture, his mind churning unfathomable thoughts.

A while later, he finally put his phone down before gingerly placing Melissa back onto her bed. Perhaps something was wrong with the way he lowered her, either way, the feel of his movement was too dissimilar with Melanie’s that Melissa woke up before screaming for her mommy again.

Alejandro had lost his patience. Exasperated, he decided to let the child bawl and shriek to her heart’s content until Jett, who heard her from outside, knocked on the door. “Mr. Smith? Would you like me to help?”