In her mind, she mused that their relationship was actually quite perfect, just as it was.

In under thirty minutes, Leonel prepared two steaming bowls of noodles, accompanied by a savory soup.

Alexis was still enjoying her meal when he finished his.

"Is that all you're eating?" Alexis looked up at him, a hint of concern in her voice. Her worry came through as she couldn't help but comment, “That's hardly enough.”

Leonel gently patted the back of her hand, his voice low. “I'm not really hungry. I'll step out for a smoke. You should get some sleep."