It was already late and dinner time was long gone. She was no stranger to this level of work intensity.

But this didn't mean she was comfortable working alongside someone unwell.

Leonel was ill!

Alexis thought about ways to convince him to take better care of himself; she didn't know how to talk to him. Maybe it would be better to have another lawyer work with him.

Alexis felt frustrated.

However, the negotiation went on until 10 p.m. As they left the building, Leonel collapsed in the car. His forehead was burning hot.

"Leonel!"

Alexis opened the door on the driver's side and encouraged him to move to the backseat so that she could drive.

Leonel leaned on the steering wheel.

After a moment, he turned to her and asked, “Alexis, you still care about me, right?"

Alexis responded with a scoff, “Caring for men has never brought anything good!"

She pulled him out and said, "We're going to the hospital!"

Leonel grabbed her hand.

Even with his fever, his grip was firm. “Alexis! Alexis!"

Before she knew it, she was pulled into his embrace.

His arms radiated intense heat, like a blazing fire.

The car door shut.

He clung to Alexis tightly, like a child clinging to a doll. “Don't leave, Alexis! Can you find it in your heart to forgive me?"

Their cheeks touched and the warmth mixed with his masculine scent.

Alexis felt dizzy.