The legal wife

"...If not, then it’s your legal wife, Lillian Lopez," she replied, her voice dripping with confidence.

At the mention of her name, Leonardo's fists tightened and his jaw clenched tightly, his orbs reflecting his annoyance. He struggled to maintain his composure as he responded tersely, "What do you want, Lillian? I thought I made it clear last time that you need to stay away from me." His voice rose in frustration.

Her voice sailed into his ears.

"And that’s exactly what I’ve been doing, mi rey. But I can’t control my feelings anymore. It’s not my fault that my heart still beats for you, Leonardo. I miss you, mi rey," Lillian's sultry tone only deepened Leonardo's irritation.

Ivy observed Leonardo's demeanor as he spoke into the phone, her curiosity piqued about who could provoke such anger in him. She watched as he excused himself, moving to a quieter corner of the compound, leaving her to reflect in silence. Ivy replayed her earlier confrontation with Hayley, feeling a pang of s