Chapter 92 Two Months, That’s The Time Limit.
“So Leonica, what do you say?” Gabriel asked with clear hints of expectancy in his voice.
The air in the room thickened with tension as Leonardo, ever the voice of reason that Leonica was forever grateful to have beside her, spoke up before her heart could offer a response to the ridiculous proposition Gabriel had offered.
"Whether she agrees to that proposal of yours, it’s a fact, stated by the doctor himself that getting another baby from the original parents can’t guarantee a hundred percent successful match," he pointed out, his gaze steady. He dismissed Gabriel’s stare when the older male turned once again to look at him. Instead, he focused on his younger sister who looked like she was clearly contemplating Gabriel’s proposal.
Could he blame her, Gabriel was a sweet talker; even he had almost mistaken the devil for a knight in shining armor a minute ago. So what was the guarantee that his sister, Leonica, the woman who had fallen in love with him once, and was clearly still in love with him, wouldn’t bite his words?
Devil or saint, Leonardo truly didn’t care who his sister ended up with. What mattered was that Leonica followed her heart; because if her heart demanded she end up with the devil then he was a hundred percent sure she could change him into an angel in a matter of months.
Pushing himself off the wall he had been resting on during the entire ordeal, he took a step forward, hand shoved into his pocket. "Follow your heart, Leonica. Choose the right man to be the father of your second child."
"What I mean is, I don’t want you to get harmed due to an impulsive decision," he explained after seeing the look of confusion somewhat written on Leonica’s face. "Having a baby is not a simple choice and definitely not one that should be made in the heat of a situation. I understand that Ashley’s future is riding on this, but I suggest that you take some time and think this through. Perhaps a month or two and during that time, you should consider seeing other men. If you still can’t find a more suitable man after that, then you can consider having a child with Gabriel."
Gabriel’s expression darkened at Leonardo’s words and the fact that he had so boldly uttered it in front of him and he interjected, "I am still Ashley’s father.” His reminder drew the attention of both siblings back to him. When Leonica’s gaze especially landed on him, he purposely lowered his voice, sounding less angry than Leonardo’s bizarre suggestion had made him. “I won’t accept—"
Leonardo cut him off with a firm retort. "You are Ashley’s father, but you are not Leonica’s husband anymore, you accepting it or not has nothing to do with Leonica’s choice if she does indeed decide to find another man to bear a child with, Which I strongly suggest she does. And more over this advice is for both of you. Gabriel can seek out other women as well; no one’s going to paint you at cheater this time around."
Anger flared in Gabriel’s eyes at Leonardo’s words. He was very much aware what he meant. “Being painted a cheater or not has nothing to do with this situation, Leonardo Romero.” He said sternly. “And moreover, even if Doctor Bailey had made the suggestion, I don’t intend on doing it.” He turned his attention back to Leonica and added. “Leonica’s the only woman who I want bearing my children.”