Now and then, Edwin and Laura would visit.

By late May, Laura's pregnancy was showing, and Edwin became even more attentive.

During one visit, Edwin assisted Leonel in the kitchen.

While Alexis and Laura sat awaiting lunch, Alexis seemed noticeably nervous, especially compared to Laura, who was visibly pregnant.

Gently, Alexis touched Laura's belly.

“I bet it's a girl," Alexis guessed.

Laura looked down, caressing her belly, and shared with a smile, “Edwin's hoping for a boy first, and then a girl for our second."

Surprised, Alexis asked, “You're planning on two kids?"

A bit shy, Laura nodded in confirmation.

Then she turned the question to Alexis.

"How about you and Leonel? Any thoughts on kids?"

Alexis ran her fingers through her long, black hair, hesitating before replying, "We haven't really planned that far yet."

Laura, ever the introvert and quiet one, simply nodded and didn't pry further.

During lunch, Edwin attentively served Laura.

Alexis observed as Laura accepted the small portion of food Edwin offered, and then remarked, “That's not enough. Remember, you're eating for two now."

Edwin, serving more soup, commented casually, "She's only three months along and keeps saying she feels heavier. I checked with the doctor. And now she needs to be careful with what she eats."

Alexis glanced at Laura again, contemplating.

Laura carefully sipped her soup, clearly eager to have a feast instead of such a well-balanced nutritious diet.

Alexis, feeling the weight of her pregnancy, thought about how exhausting it could be.

Edwin, on the other hand, seemed overbearing towards Laura. But luckily, Laura didn't mind his controlling ways. They were a match made in heaven. Alexis mused that she could never tolerate such behavior.