Deep down, Leonel longed to have a family. His real family was filled with misery and ended tragically. In the midst of that sadness, he got comfort and warmth from Waylen and Rena.

His desire for children of his own lingered.

Sitting in his car, he gripped the steering wheel and was lost in thought for a long time.

That evening, as Alexis finished work, she didn't expect to find Leonel waiting for her outside her law firm as she used to drive herself.

He opened the car door for her.

“Hop in," he said.

Settled into the passenger seat with her briefcase, Alexis made to fasten her seat belt. “Why did you come to pick me up today?"

Leonel smiled as he started the car. "Is it so odd for a man to pick up his girlfriend?

Or maybe think of it as a parent picking up their kid from work.

Alexis asked as she stretched her long legs. "Is there such a thing as a 28-year-old child?"

Leonel turned to her sharply.

His gaze held an unspoken depth. After a moment, he said softly, “Sometimes, you do come off quite young.”

He then teased her by mimicking things she would usually say during their intimate moments.

"Stop that, Leonel!

Leonel, that's enough."

Despite her usually resilient nature, Alexis found herself unable to handle Leonel's playful jabs. With a slight bite of her lip, she exclaimed, “Leonel, you're quite the tease!"

His eyes held a serious look as he replied, "Only for you."

Before she could respond, he suggested, "How about dining out tonight?"

Surprised, Alexis asked, "What are we going to eat?"

Leonel responded with a mysterious smile, "You'll know when we get there."