Alexis dialed early, needing to discuss an Exceed Group project with Leonel. She didn't expect Anika to pick up.

Though, it wasn't a total shocker.

“I'll buzz him later” Alexis replied calmly before hanging up.

While Anika mulled over what to relay to Leonel, she spotted him looming in the bedroom doorway, his face a storm. “Who gave you the green light to answer for me?” Anika hadn't had time to clear the call log.

drained of color. She handed the phone back, explaining, “You were out cold, so I thought I'd cover. I didn't catch who it was before I picked up” Leonel scrolled through, noting the call

she

leave. Anika trailed after him, fretting. Spotting him slip into different shoes, she grew uneasy, wrapping her arms around him from behind. “Skipping breakfast? Where are you off to?” Leonel shrugged her off.

Noreen stepped

feelings, Anika greeted Noreen with a soft, “Morning!” Noreen

gait seemed off, as if she'd just

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