“Weren't you silently criticizing me for not performing well last night? Yet you've worn yourself out today."

Alexis nipped at his hand.

Leonel offered a gentle smile, followed by a lingering kiss, before scooping her up and leading her to the dining area.

A faint blush colored Alexis' cheeks. "Tidy up the sofa. The cleaning lady might spot it tomorrow. It's not good."

Chuckling, Leonel remarked, "You're not one to be bashful."

Nevertheless, he proceeded to tidy up the sofa.

Settling into the chair for a moment of repose, Alexis, fueled by a small glass of red wine, grew disenchanted with elaborate meals.

Playfully, she kicked his leg and declared, “I'm in the mood for spaghetti bolognese. "

Displaying good-natured patience, Leonel promptly headed to the kitchen to prepare the desired spaghetti.

Contentment washed over Alexis.

As he busied himself in the kitchen, she stealthily approached and enveloped him in a gentle embrace. “What prompted this sudden change today?"

Leonel grinned. “Tell me, when have I ever left you dissatisfied?"

A lingering sense of unease persisted for Alexis, yet he quipped, “After dinner, I plan to replicate the recent experience a couple more times."

Softly murmuring in his ear, Alexis disclosed, "Tomorrow's packed for me. Perhaps next time."

Leonel turned towards her and inquired, "What if I need to do it tonight?"

Resting against him, Alexis quipped, "You gentlemen have your ways, don't you?"

"I'm committed now."

Alexis enjoyed engaging in such banter with him. Her cheek pressed against his shoulder, and as he turned to kiss her, he playfully advised, “Behave. Let's focus on your dinner."

Subsequently, he proceeded to the study room.

Despite her inclination to take a shower, Alexis, passing by the sofa inadvertently discovered a book Leonel had been engrossed in- a book centered around the topic of adopting children.