Leonel had become deeply troubled about their relationship.
Alexis didnât treat him as well as she used to.
She was no longer as warm towards him as before.
He was not pleased but he persisted in maintaining their connection as it was.
After a while, they interacted like strangers living together.
They shared meals and sometimes slept together but they didnât really have conversations.
Sometimes Alexis would wake up at night, and find Leonel wide awake, quietly watching her with his hand on his chin.
His eyes were deep with affection.
âDo you have trouble sleeping?â
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Alexis propped herself up slightly.
They had s@x twice before she fell asleep.
She was so exhausted that she didnât shower and put on her PJs.
She wore his black shirt which hung loosely on her, making her look beautiful and delicate.
It was uncommon for her to initiated conversation with him.
Leonel wrapped his arms around her waist and caressed it softly.
He replied, âYes.
â
âIs it about Serenity?â she inquired.
Alexis was aware of the developments in Serenityâs case since she was in the legal circle.
She understood Serenityâs intention to ruin Leonel.
After pondering for a moment, she offered, âDo you want any assistance?â
Leonel shook his head and declined.
He was a businessman and didnât aim for politics.
The worst he could face was a tarnished reputation.
Alexis didnât press further.
She turned away from him and shut her eyes.
Shortly after, she felt the warmth of his body pressing against her back.
âAlexis, you still care about me, right?â he asked softly.
Leonelâs whisper in her ear stirred a sensation of warmth and a tingling itch.
Alexis knew he wouldnât let her go back to sleep so easily.
So she turned into his embrace.
As their gazes locked, she instinctively lowered her eyes, but Leonel wouldnât permit it.
He firmly gripped her waist and his voice was tense with emotion.
âAlexis, can we talk? Itâs been so long since weâve talked.
â
Perhaps it was because it was late into the night and she was letting down her guard.
She was not as distant and indifferent as she used to be.