He returned to the hotel.

Laura, worried about him, hadn't slept yet and immediately got up from bed when the door opened. “You're back!"

Edwin's heart softened. Discarding his coat, he enveloped Laura in his arms soothingly.

Gently, he stroked the back of her neck, saying tenderly, "It's late, the baby needs rest."

Laura detected the scent of blood.

With a careful inspection, she asked softly, "Did you have a fight?"

Edwin gave a faint hum in response.

Fetching the first aid kit, Laura tended to his wounds after making him sit on the sofa.

Edwin, though preoccupied, remained patient. With a submissive demeanor, Laura was pulled onto his lap, his hand wandering under her nightgown, playful yet absent-minded.

“Behave yourself!" Laura protested.

Chuckling, Edwin leaned in. "You're too adorable, and I just can't resist!"

Her cheeks flushed red.

As she painstakingly treated his wounds, he embraced and teased her once more, making even her small nose turn red, calling him an animal in the end.

The more she pushed back, the more Edwin found himself intrigued.

Three days rolled by.

The impending signing of the intent contract between Leonel and the Smith family loomed closer.

Leonel patiently awaited Alexis.

He reckoned that Alexis couldn't remain aloof to Edwin's plight. He had recently tied the knot but had to neglect his marital duties, working endless hours at the firm. Surely, she must be aware.

But after three days, Alexis hadn't made contact.

Leonel sat in his office, his countenance slightly grim.