She doubted he was ready to go to such extremes.

Leonel fixed his gaze on her, offering a smile.

Indeed, this was the essence of Alexis.

Her nature didn't incline her to marry obediently.

She gently pushed him aside and headed for the bathroom. "I have other commitments this afternoon. Moreover, I have work to attend to, and I can't always be by your side. Let's plan to meet again this weekend if our schedules align."

Leonel, with his upper body exposed, leaned against the headboard.

Why did it strike him as unsettling? He wanted a life companion, not someone to share his bed during weekends!

Nevertheless, he couldn't argue.

Reluctant to pressure Alexis, he relented, allowing her temporary freedom. In the afternoon, Alexis headed to the law firm.

Admittedly, it was a minor case.

However, she simply didn't wish to be in the company of Leonel.

Following the completion of her work, she strolled leisurely outdoors, briefcase in tow. Unintentionally, she found herself on a bustling street adorned with stores dedicated to mother-and-baby products.

The crowd consisted mainly of expectant women, their rounded bellies evident as they moved about.

The men accompanying them exhibited a certain tenderness on their faces.

Reflecting on the previous night, Alexis recalled that Leonel had been unwilling to use a condom, expressing his desire to have a child with her. However, she declined, not only because she didn't want to have a child with him but also because she wasn't particularly enthusiastic about the responsibilities of childcare.

Yet now a hint of envy crept into her thoughts as she observed these couples.

She speculated that these expectant women were likely in blissful relationships, evident in their joyous pregnancies.

As Alexis prepared to depart, she unexpectedly bumped into an acquaintance, none other than Laura.

Laura emerged alone.

Interestingly, despite being just a year younger than Alexis, Laura's wardrobe choices gave her a youthful appearance, especially in her light yellow overalls. Alexis observed as Laura meticulously perused baby items in a store.