After a brief silence, he said softly, âOnce my hand recovers, Iâll prepare meals for you.
â
Alexis didnât buy into his words; she let out a snort and countered, âOnce your hand heals, itâll be time for you to head back.
â
Leonel played along, posing a hypothetical.
âWhat if my hand never recovers?â
With a sly grin, she shot back, âThen Iâll marry a random man just to keep you jealous sick.
â
Leonel continued to savor the noodles.
As he neared the end of his meal, he suddenly remarked, âAlexis, youâve changed quite a Lot since childhood.
â
Alexis finished the meal up to the last bite.
With a faint smile, she replied, âYouâre right.
People change.
You, however, have evolved into something rather repulsive.
â
Leonel offered a gentle smile.
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Alexis playfully kicked his foot.
âTime to wash those dishes.
Donât think your nimble hand gets you off the hook.
I wonât pamper you.
â
He teased, âSo, all your spoiling is reserved for Calvin, isnât it?â
Alexis rose gracefully, flipping her long hair with flair.
âThatâs right.
If it bothers you, feel free to leave.
The doorâs to your left.
â
With that, she headed straight for a refreshing shower, exhaustion weighing heavily on her.
With one hand, Leonel managed to wash the two plates, punctuating his task with the occasional puff of a cigarette.
Alexis emerged from the bathroom, tossing a bathrobe in his direction.
âMake do with this for now.
Tomorrow, you can arrange for some clothes to be brought over.
Oh, and, youâll be in the guest room on the right.
â
Leonel examined the bathrobe in his grasp.
Curious, he inquired, âHas Calvin ever worn this?â
Unimpressed, Alexis retorted, âIf youâd rather go naked, be my guest.
â
Leonel clenched his jaw in frustration; Alexis had a knack for getting on his nerves.
She stretched languidly and announced, âIâm going to sleep.
Help yourself.
â
Leonel intercepted her, pleading, âMy hand is injured.
I canât handle water.
Can you assist me?â
Leaning against the bedroom door, Alexis squinted at him skeptically.