He believed in facing challenges together. Their failed contraception led to this, and they'd navigate it as a unit.

The baby was a shared creation, not just by Alexis alone.

The couple returned to their apartment, where Alexis, possibly due to her pregnancy, or simply the emotion roller-coaster, fell asleep quickly.

Meanwhile, Leonel spent a long time on the phone outside.

He was arranging for a group of top foreign experts to come and consult on Alexis’ pregnancy. The call stretched for half an hour before they finalized the arrangements...

The apartment was tranquil after Leonel ended his phone call, a subtle sweetness in the air.

Pausing at the bedroom door, Leonel eventually entered and sat beside Alexis. He gently kissed her forehead, reminiscent of her childhood slumber.

He watched her sleep before delving into his phone to research pregnancy advice, focusing on nutrition and prenatal care.

Absorbed, he didn't notice the time passing until evening hues filtered through the window, casting a soft glow.

Alexis stirred awake.

Gazing at him tenderly, she whispered, “How long have I been asleep?"

Leonel leaned in, their foreheads touching. “Around three hours."

He slid his hand under the quilt, softly caressing her abdomen.

“Does pregnancy make you tired?"

She nestled closer, enjoying his touch.

“I'm just a little over a month along. I'm not really tired."

“Then should I have a look at your schedule for the next months?"

Alexis was really busy in the next few months.

She thought for a while and said, “I'll try to minimize my work."

They shared a laugh. “Had I known, I might have skipped the vasectomy," Leonel joked.