This was his special recipe.

With her head bowed, she stirred the bowl in silence.

The servant sensed that Alexis had likely noticed something amiss, so she grew increasingly nervous and worried that Alexis might refuse to have more.

Leonel had prepared the treat, and Alexis knew it from the first sip she took.

She hesitated for a long time, before bringing another spoonful to her lips.

The sweet treat, typically served cold to be refreshing, unexpectedly harbored a hint of bitterness.

Alexis tasted it; initially slowly, but then her pace quickened.

Before long, she had finished the entire bowl and looked up at the servant.

“It’s tasty,” she declared.

The servant exhaled in relief.

bowl from Alexis, she smiled

can have it

have up to two bowls since it’s best not to consume too much cold

“Okay,” Alexis responded.

appetite, the

for the doorknob, Alexis’ voice stopped

Like some chicken with mushrooms for

a smile, the servant replied, “Certainly, I’ll have the cook prepare

under the watchful eyes and pretended to focus on the book she held,

book is upside down,” she

Alexis’ cheeks turned pink.

“I’m holding it like this for the baby

downstairs,

eaten?”

was concerned

and Daniel also

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