With these thoughts in mind, they both drifted off to sleep.

The next morning, Elva found herself nestled in Luis’ arms, his sexy Adam's apple catching her eye as she looked up. It was evident that he was awake too.

Gently holding Elva's waist, Luis kept his eyes closed but asked in a husky voice, “Are you hungry? If not, we can stay in bed and have brunch later."

However, Elva was famished. She often felt dizzy during her period likely due to the blood loss.

She nudged Luis with her foot and whispered softly, "I saw some red beans in the kitchen yesterday. Luis, could you make them for me?"

Upon hearing Elva's request, Luis responded seriously, "You're not my girlfriend. Why should I serve you?"

Elva rolled her eyes and countered, “Well, at least we're friends with benefits. So you should do something for me in return, right?"

Luis was taken aback by her words.

After a moment of silence, he gently patted her waist and remarked, “Well, well, you really do open my eyes, Miss Fowler."

Elva immediately fired back, “Huh, you're no better than me! Luis, do you remember what you said last night? Oh, yes... Faster... I love it."

While cooking for Elva, he remembered her dirty jokes. Surprisingly, he found them amusing.

The more he dwelled on it, the more he longed for the good times they had shared.

He knew Elva was single, but she didn't seem interested in reconnecting.

Had she truly moved on?

Lost in thought, he accidentally burnt the food. Usually, he wouldn't bother redoing it.

But it seemed Elva really craved these beans.

And she was on her period so she needed nourishment.

So Luis made it again and offered to serve it to her personally.

Yet, she declined his offer and spooned a bite herself.

She looked content and adorable.