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.

from Alexis, she smiled and said,

have

to two bowls since it’s best

“Okay,” Alexis responded.

with Alexis’ appetite, the servant exited

the doorknob, Alexis’ voice

would Like some chicken with mushrooms for

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

watchful eyes and pretended to focus on the

Fowler, your book is upside down,” she

Alexis’ cheeks turned pink.

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

the servant headed downstairs, Waylen set aside his

she eaten?” he

was concerned about

and Daniel

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