Despite her resistance, Leonel carried her to the bed. As she attempted to escape, he gently restrained her and helped her out of her evening gown, replacing it with a simple white nightgown.

He only removed his jacket.

Lying side by side on the 1.5-meter-wide princess bed actually felt cramped for two adults.

Yet, Leonel seemed indifferent to the lack of room.

He intended to rekindle the old spark, to stir memories within Alexis.