Before long, Alexis heard his footsteps as he walked up the staircase.

She left the window and turned towards the door. “Leonel, is that you?" she called out in a soft voice.

"Yes, it's me. I'm back," Leonel called back. "It all went well. I flew back as soon as the matter was settled."

As he spoke, he put down his luggage and came to meet her. He raised his hand as if he wanted to touch her face, but he suddenly changed his mind and withdrew his hand.

“Let me go take a shower and then we'll have dinner together," he said with a faint smile.