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.

the bowl from Alexis, she smiled and said,

can have it

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

“Okay,” Alexis responded.

with Alexis’ appetite,

she reached for the doorknob, Alexis’ voice stopped

some chicken with

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

felt uncomfortable under the watchful eyes and pretended to focus on the book she held, which the servant noticed

is upside down,”

Alexis’ cheeks turned pink.

her throat, she explained, “I’m holding it like

servant headed downstairs, Waylen set aside his

she eaten?”

too, was concerned about

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