Gazing into her eyes, he inquired, Do you regret it?"

Setting down the bowl with care, she cast her eyes downward, whispering, “Leonel, do you truly want the unfiltered truth? You initiated the vasectomy, kept it concealed, stifled my opinions, and denied me a chance for reflection. Do you believe I must comply today to validate your efforts?

"If so..."

Her voice carried a tinge of tension, and she refrained from continuing.

In silence, Leonel continued to gaze at her.