He diligently cleaned her body with rubbing alcohol multiple times, trying to bring the fever down.

Bathed in the soft moonlight, her skin appeared to tremble ever so slightly.

Within just five minutes, his body was drenched in sweat, resembling someone who had just emerged from the water. His voice became hoarse as he spoke. "All done. Let me help you put on your clothes."

The next second, she hugged him.

Her soft body pressed against his chest, testing his resolve. Despite his efforts to control himself, Leonel found himself gently caressing her slender waist as he spoke in a hoarse voice. "No."

“Why not?"

Alexis placed her hand on his chest and whispered, "Leonel, your heart is racing."

How could his heart not be racing?

It felt like it might burst from his chest.

Suddenly, Leonel grasped her hands and pinned them firmly by her sides. He breathed heavily, fixing her with a determined gaze. If the lighting were better, she would see the intensity in his burning eyes.

Eventually, he lowered his head and began to kiss her.

At this moment, Leonel understood that, in Alexis' current state of consciousness, she remained blissfully unaware. She believed they were still young and innocent; hence, she wouldn't resist anything he did to her.

She had forgotten their separation, their quarrels, and even the existence of Anika. Moreover, she had also let go of the pain he once inflicted on her.

Now, Alexis placed her trust in Leonel, yielding softly under his touch, allowing him to have his way with her. If he didn't love her, he might have simply satisfied his sexual desires without concern for her feelings.

But he did love her.

So he kissed her, granting her the tenderness she desired, gradually melting her with each kiss.

In the soft glow of the dim light, he intertwined his fingers with hers.

In her dream-like state, Alexis appeared so young and inexperienced.

How could she possibly withstand being treated like this by Leonel?

Her eyes glistened with emotion as she gazed downward, lost in thought, trying to find her lover.