Alexis stooped to pick up the book and glanced towards the study a shortly afterwards.

Leonel was against the idea of having a biological child.

He preferred adoption?

Leonel's voice came from the study as he conversed on the phone with people in Acoiclya. He sounded slightly raspy.

Alexis set the book aside and went to take a shower.

By the time Leonel came back to the bedroom, it was already 10 pm.

Propped against the bed's headboard, Alexis was deep in thought.

Leonel approached her and leaned in for a kiss. “Aren't you tired?

Were you waiting up for me?"

"Just thinking about a case," Alexis replied with a smile.

"Is that so? Here I thought you were thinking about me."

Leonel spoke with a brisk edge to his voice before heading into the bathroom. The sound of running water soon followed. He emerged in just a bath towel and carried with him an air of freshness.

He lifted the quilt, and lay beside her.

He kissed her shoulder and slid his hand under her pajamas. “If sleep eludes you, maybe we can find something else to do," he murmured.

Alexis turned towards him and didn't refuse.

Leonel's touch was tender this time. Alexis held his shoulder and gazed at him with eyes that shimmered with tears.

He could see the love and fascination in her eyes.

"You mesmerize me with that look," Leonel whispered huskily as he leaned in for a kiss.

In a warm embrace, Alexis kissed him back.

"Leonel, are you keeping something from me?"