Leonel cut her off, his voice laced with bitterness. "Regain some of its function, right?"

His sarcastic tone left Noreen speechless.

She noticed that Leonel had been quite moody lately, especially since Alexis' return. She wondered if the issue was more with his heart than his body.

Reluctantly, she released her grip but remained vigilant, ready to catch him should he falter.

“I don't need you watching me Like I'm a toddler!" Leonel snapped, as though he had eyes in the back of his head.