Stiffening, she tried to get rid of him.

However, Leonel held her firmly, wrapping his arms around her from behind, pressing his face against her slender back as he whispered, “I'm sorry, Alexis! I'm so sorry!"

Alexis sneered. "Do you find this amusing, Leonel?"

Leonel couldn't resist the temptation to touch her face. He knew he was being despicable, deceiving her into returning.

Despite his deceit, he genuinely missed her and longed to hug her.