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.

finished, she

“Why aren’t you eating?”

had been about to clear the tray, paused; his

to

still care about

her, for her cheeks were

just small talk,”

days, aren’t we? Or would you prefer I stay distant? I

had she spoken than he enveloped her in

her tightly, his head bowed to rest against hers,

protective gesture, reminiscent

I will

have to

help you carry

now on, you

Douglas.

their love soured,

a symbol

to keep his

failed to make Alexis

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

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