She stopped resisting.
Instead, she was gently pressed against the car as he leaned in.
The minty taste lingered in her mouth, slowly eroding her senses.
With the ki*s, Leonelâs warmth enveloped her, his hand on her face burning hotter.
Alexis just let him ki*s her, a rare moment of not turning him down.
After a while, Leonel released her, his breath warm against her neck.
âWhat if I tell you Dad didnât follow us out? Regret letting me ki*s you?â
Instantly, her body tensed.
Leonel smirked.
Silent on the way back, they pulled into the yard.
Ollie, their dog, bounded around happily, wagging his tail.
âDaddy !â
Evelyn dashed out and clung to Leonelâs leg.
He scooped her up instantly.
She was around ten and not light, making it a bit of a struggle.
Before long, Evelyn asked to be put down.
She was growing up and didnât fancy being carried by her dad anymore.
Holding Ollie proudly, she announced, âDaniel aced the chemistry experiment competition in the city, Dad!â
Leonel glanced at Alexis, saying softly, âThat boyâs something else!â
Alexis also ruffled Evelynâs hair affectionately.
For the sake of the kids, theyâd privately agreed to keep up appearances as a loving couple.
Leonel dr@ped his arm around her and they strolled into the house together.
When praised, Daniel, a first-grader, stayed cool.
âIt wasnât a tough one!â
Evelyn, with a pout, sighed.
âWhy are you so smart, Danny?â
Daniel, dead serious, replied, âIâm smart so you donât have to be!â
He added, âLL always have your back, sis!â
Evelyn planted a ki*s on his cheek.
Daniel blushed, trying to keep his composure, but couldnât hide his embarrassment.
Seeing this, Evelyn burst into gigglesâ¦
Leonel rewarded the little boy with something special for his achievement.