Alexis trembled slightly.

After holding her for a while, Leonel stood up to adjust his disheveled appearance. He stepped away from the bed, standing by the bedside with his belt loosely fastened and his shirt partly unbuttoned, emitting an aura of intense passion.

He swiftly tidied himself up, fastening his belt securely.

He headed to the bathroom to get a towel, intending to assist Alexis with cleaning up, but she refused his help.

Since they hadn't been intimate, Alexis had nothing to clean up with.

Nonetheless, Leonel thought she might get aroused while touching him and it best for her to freshen up after that.

However, when he started to undress her, Leonel paused abruptly.

Alexis sensed his thoughts and buried her face in the pillow, her long hair draping over it like a veil.

The atmosphere turned icy.

The truth was, she felt nothing.

Despite their recent hugs, kisses, and caresses, she wasn't turned on or anything.

It suddenly struck Leonel that his actions had been his emotional release all along.

Ironically, he had just held her close, whispering softly, "I'll make sure you feel good as well in a few days.”

Leonel, a man of pride, was left feeling defeated by his inability to bring his wife pleasure. His Adam's apple moved as he swallowed hard; he then settled back onto the bed and tenderly hugged her once again.

He murmured in her ear, "Once you're feeling better, let's schedule a visit to the doctor."

The following day, Alexis paid a visit to Jessie.

Jessie had delivered a son for Albert, and they named him Bernard Waston. At birth, Bernard weighed solid nine pounds. Jessie endured three days and nights of labor to bring him into the world, causing Albert to scold the newborn right upon his arrival.

Nevertheless, Albert cherished the child deeply.

Despite the scolding, Albert was determined to care for Bernard himself. The more he gazed at his son, the greater his joy.

While Albert also adored Jeslyn, the connection he felt with his own flesh and blood was incomparable. Moreover, knowing that Bernard's mother was his beloved Jessie made the bond even more special.