Alexis tensed.

As Leonel ki*sed her, a painful memory surfaced-Leonel with Anika, his hands eagerly exploring, their breaths heavy with desire.

The weight of that image pressed down on Alexis like a heavy blow, stealing her breath.

Yet, she did not push him away.

They stood close, their breathing intense.

Eventually, Alexis gently pushed him at the waist.

“That’s enough.

Leonel struggled to compose himself.

He rested his forehead against hers, looking into her eyes intensely, though she could hardly bear to meet his gaze.

She murmured, “I want to sleep.

join you for

I take the tray down, I’ll come back to keep

“You’re not eating?”

“I’m not hungry now.

I’ll bring Evelyn

Leonel ki*sed her cheek once

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down on the

understood the reason but

silence until she felt the bed dip beside

but removed his belt, cautious that

it would probably leave

Alexis remained silent.

fixed on the crib

closer to the child, but she

seemed to read

the back of her neck and murmured softly, “Shall I bring the

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