Chapter 2573 A lingering sense of unease persisted for Alexis, yet he quipped, “After dinner, | plan to replicate the recent experience a couple more times.” A lingering sense of unease persisted for Alexis, yet he quipped, “After dinner, | plan to replicate the recent experience a couple more times.” Softly murmuring in his ear, Alexis disclosed, “Tomorrow's packed for me. Perhaps next time.” Leonel turned towards her and inquired, “What if | need to do it tonight?” Resting against him, Alexis quipped, “You gentlemen have your ways, don't you?” “I'm committed now.” Alexis enjoyed engaging in such banter with him. Her cheek pressed against his shoulder, and as he turned to kiss her, he playfully advised, “Behave. Let's focus on your dinner.” Subsequently, he proceeded to the study room.
Despite her inclination to take a shower, Alexis, passing by the sofa inadvertently discovered a book Leonel had been engrossed in-a book centered around the topic of adopting children.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlexis stooped to pick up the book and glanced towards the study a shortly afterwards.
Leonel was against the idea of having a biological child.
He preferred adoption? Leonel’s voice came from the study as he conversed on the phone with people in Acoiclya. He sounded slightly raspy.
Alexis set the book aside and went to take a shower.
ANGELA'sLIBRARY By the time Leonel came back to the bedroom, it was already 10 pm.
Propped against the bed’s headboard, Alexis was deep in thought.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLeonel approached her and leaned in for a kiss. “Aren't you tired? Were you waiting up for me?” “Just thinking about a case,” Alexis replied with a smile.
“Is that so? Here | thought you were thinking about me.” Leonel spoke with a brisk edge to his voice before heading into the bathroom. The sound of running water soon followed. He emerged in just a bath towel and carried with him an air of freshness.
He lifted the quilt, and lay beside her.
He kissed her shoulder and slid his hand under her pajamas. “If sleep eludes you, maybe we can find something else to do,” he murmured.
Alexis turned towards him and didn't refuse.
Leonel’s touch was tender this time. Alexis held his shoulder and gazed at him with eyes that shimmered with tears.