Leonel had his suspicions.

If Alexis’ return was a compromise, it was just that. In harsher terms, she was merely settling.

Leonel tightened his embrace, holding Alexis close. She had been silent for a while when suddenly, he spoke in a raspy voice. “I'm so sorry, Alexis."

Alexis remained quiet.

In that moment, Leonel yearned to ask her another question.

Had she ever truly loved Calvin?

But he restrained himself, choosing to let the matter rest. What mattered most was that Alexis was here with him now, as his wife.

His voice still hoarse as he suggested, "Let's have a wedding after the baby is born, okay?"

Alexis, however, wasn't keen on the idea.

It wasn't that she had never dreamed of it, but after having Evelyn, such desires had faded.

Leonel respected her wishes.

Since that night, their relationship had seen considerable improvement.

Alexis no longer resisted Leonel.

In the three nights leading up to his business trip, they were intimate each night, leaving Alexis questioning everything.

On the last night, after a brief rest, Leonel moved towards her again. Alexis playfully pushed him away and said, “Hey, where do you even find the energy?"

She felt utterly exhausted from what they did just moments ago.

He checked her expression, ensuring she wasn't just playfully resisting.

Embarrassed, he eventually said, "It's been three years. Can't you allow me this satisfaction?"

Alexis felt a surge of annoyance.

They had been having sex daily for several days. Besides, this wasn't their first time together; they had a history, and the novelty had long faded.