Thus, he dutifully tidied up her apartment and even ventured downstairs to purchase red beans for her favorite sweet red bean soup.

As noon approached, Elva woke up.

Opening her eyes, she was greeted by the delicious aroma of red bean soup, her favorite. Additionally, there lingered a faint masculine scent in the air. The sound of running water echoed from the bathroom.

She lay flat on the bed.

Luis was taking a bath in her bedroom.

She remained still, too lazy to stir. After a moment, Luis emerged from the bathroom clad in a bathrobe and glanced at her. "Are you awake?"

He casually removed the bathrobe in front of her and proceeded to dress.

Elva reclined against the headboard, and admired the scene silently.

After watching for a while, she teased, "You're here bright and early to offer yourself, Luis. What's on your mind?"

“Don't say such vulgar things!"

Luis frowned. "You're a woman of refinement."

Deliberately trying to make him uncomfortable, Elva remarked, "Thought you like it. Holley probably always has those things on her lips. Luis, I'm just accommodating your preferences. You should be pleased."

Unable to tolerate it any longer, he leaned in to kiss her.

Elva found his actions beastly.

She hadn't brushed her teeth yet.

Luis kissed her for a prolonged moment before pulling away, whispering, “Will you stop saying such vulgar things?"

Elva remained silent.

He sensed her lingering worries about Holley and their previous breakup. Softly, he assured, “Let's not bring her up again. Alright? I've cut ties with her."

Elva's eyes filled with tears upon hearing the news.

After a moment, she gently caressed Luis' cheek and whispered, "I wish you had never cheated on me. Perhaps then, my love for you would have remained. I had waited for ages for you to propose, but you never did."