Alexis entered the bathroom and started the shower, but the warm water only intensified the turmoil in her heart. She found Leonel waiting with a towel after her shower. He acted respectfully and did not overstep any boundaries.

"Thanks!" Alexis said. She wrapped herself in her bathrobe and tossed back her damp hair.

While Alexis was applying her skincare products, Leonel took the task of drying her hair.

Their reflections were clear in the mirror but they both avoided lingering eye contact.

A single glance might spark something more.