When they got to his place, Leonel carried Alexis to his bedroom.

She didn't resist or struggle but gently pushed him away when he kissed her. "I want to sleep for a while," she said.

Leonel looked into her eyes. "Do you despise me?"

She clearly did because of the despicable means he used to get her to back.

She loved him and couldn't bear to see him go to jail or worse...

She resented him for it.

“You know, so why are you still doing all this?" she asked through a faint smile.

Because he missed her... he needed and longed for her.

Leonel didn't know the words to use to express how he felt.

He went to the kitchen to make dinner, leaving her to sleep.

The apartment remained silent, the only noise being the sound of the kitchen utensils being moved around. He finished cooking and walked to call Alexis, only to find her in a deep sleep.

There were dark circles under her eyes.

It was clear that she hadn't slept well for some days.

Leonel gently caressed her cheek with his thumb and quietly murmured.

"I'm so sorry, Alexis. I really had no other choice..."

She remained asleep so he lay beside her and kept her company while she slept.

It was dusk when she finally woke up.

She could feel the warmth of a person beside her... Leonel.

She stared into space recalling everything that happened.

"You're awake." Leonel's eyes opened, his voice was a bit husky.