Alexis opened her mouth to speak but then paused, reconsidering her words.
Ultimately, she remained silent.
After finishing the noodles, she washed the dishes and headed for a shower.
But sleep seemed elusive; how could she rest so easily?
Leonel stood on the balcony, lost in the act of smoking, his thoughts a whirlwind.
He pondered whether he should have returned home that night.
His presence, filled with a palpable sense of negativity, might affect Alexis.
Yet, he longed for her by his side, craving her to be closer even if he couldnât touch her.
As the night wore on, sleep finally claimed Alexis.
Came morning, she woke to find Leonel absent from her side, the bed bearing no sign of his presence.
However, the aroma of bacon and coffee wafted through the apartment.
Slipping into her slippers, Alexis went out.
Leonel had already prepared breakfast.
He sat at the table, engrossed in the newspaper.
At the sound of her footsteps, he looked up and smiled.
âGood morning.
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Alexis gazed at him, a question in her eyes.
âHave you been awake all night?â
âNo, I saw you were asleep and didnât want to disturb you.
I slept in the guest room.
â
Leonel gently patted her on the waist.
âGo freshen up.
Breakfast is ready.
â
Yet Alexis continued to look at him intently.
Seeing her concern, his tone became softer.
âIâm okay, really.
In the end, heâs just a distant memory now.
â
Under her breath, Alexis murmured, âYou can be quite guarded.
Leonel, itâs not shameful to show your emotions in front of me.
Iâve seen every side of you before.
â
A flicker of intensity shone in Leonelâs eyes.
Alexis, sensing the momentâs gravity, quickly excused herself.
After a short while, she returned, dressed for the day, ready to join him for breakfast.
As usual, Leonel poured her a glass of milk and served sandwiches.
He behaved as if the recent events hadnât touched him, as though Kennethâs passing was a mere blip in his heart, something he had overcome in just half a day.
Alexis found it hard to discern his true feelings.
She understood that Leonel needed his own time to process everything.
Sipping her milk, she was caught off guard by Leonelâs soft words.
âAlexis, letâs get married.
â
Alexis nearly spat the milk out of her mouth in surprise.
She was utterly taken aback.