Eventually, she grasped that the absence of Leonel was the cause.

Clutching her phone, she pondered for a while but ultimately refrained from making the call.

Dismissing the phone with a toss, she murmured, “Alexis, you're quite impatient! It's just a few nights with him' why make such a fuss?"

At that moment, Leonel returned.

The door clicked open, revealing Alexis sprawled on the sofa, appearing somewhat despondent.

Her long legs, usually an alluring sight draped over the sofa's arm, appeared incredibly endearing.

Noticing the noise, Alexis turned her gaze toward him.

Leonel mirrored her action.

Following a moment, he presented the package he held, stating, "I got you some rice noodles from Royal Tea House, your perennial favorite."

“You remembered!"

Having changed into different shoes, Leonel entered and arranged the food on the dining table, presenting it to Alexis.

Observing Alexis' immobility, he effortlessly lifted her and seated her on the dining table.

Alexis protested, "I do have legs, you know!"

Shedding his coat, Leonel unveiled himself in a snow-white shirt and black casual trousers, emanating a sharp and polished aura befitting a finance professional.

However, on his countenance...

As Alexis relished the food, she questioned, “Did you genuinely go meet your old classmates and her husband wearing that bandage on your face?"

Alexis had heard about Leonel's business partner Darwin Larson, a distinguished financial expert abroad.

Her parents were actually well-acquainted with his family.

Leonel offered a faint smile. "It's just a dinner with friends; my appearance doesn't really matter! By the way, did the station reach out to you today? I've heard that Janelle has been released on bail."

Alexis nodded.