With a casual demeanor, Leonel continued to serve food for her.

“I work from home.

I can go to the office twice a week.

Alexis, all I want is to take care of you.

And if we sleep together at night, it will be easier for me to attend to your needs.

He explained it lightly.

Alexis continued to sip her soup quietly.

Then, a faint smile appeared on her lips as she paused.

“Leonel, are you more interested in taking care of me or sleeping with me?”

Leonel’s eyes were keen.

“Do you really want to find out?”

Alexis knew she was better of not knowing.

She ate in silence, ignoring Leonel’s watchful gaze.

she finished, she looked

“Why aren’t you eating?”

clear the tray, paused; his

to

you still care

the nourishing soup had revived her, for her cheeks

talk,”

for 60 days, aren’t we? Or would you prefer I stay distant? I can be cold if that’s what

spoken than he enveloped her in his

head bowed to rest against hers, his lips

protective gesture, reminiscent of their wedding

will protect

to endure

help you carry

on, you

Douglas.

their love soured, and they

once a symbol of their union, became

had failed to

to make

like a prison and Alexis, once vibrant and carefree, had

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