Alexis assisted him in washing up, noticing his once-recovering leg now limping again. He caught her gaze and smiled. "It'll be back to normal soon. Compared to being alive, this is nothing, Alexis. I've learnt to deal with it."

He reflected on the blessings life had bestowed upon him, deeming this minor setback inconsequential.

Alexis smiled in agreement.

Later, they shared a bowl of soup together.

*

Due to Waylen's insistence, Leonel remained in the hospital for three days before returning to Duefron with the Fowler family.

Initially, Waylen and Rena suggested he and Alexis stay with them for a while, but Leonel preferred to return home. Respecting his decision, they didn't press further. Given Alexis and Leonel's recent reconciliation, Waylen assumed they desired privacy.

Hence, he fetched the three children.

Back at the villa, only Leonel and Alexis focused on their recovery.

That evening, post-dinner, Leonel retreated to his bedroom after tending to some business matters in the study.

Meanwhile, Alexis, clad in a bathrobe, phoned the kids. Lounging on the sofa, she leisurely dried her hair with a towel, revealing glimpses of her long legs beneath the robe.

Witnessing this, Leonel swallowed hard, his voice husky. "Don't keep the kids up."

Alexis glanced up at him, concluding her call before turning to him.

"Do you need help with your sponge bath?"

Given Leonel's leg injury, the doctor recommended sponge baths for quicker healing.

Normally, Leonel bathed on his own, but in the privacy of the bedroom, Alexis thought it was okay to assist him. After hearing her, Leonel glanced at her. “I think I should do it myself," he said.

“I'll assist you," said Alexis as she got up.

She went to get a new bathrobe for him, and then went to fill the bathtub with water.

Leonel listened for sounds from the bathroom attentively.

After a moment, he entered.