They even shared the innocent closeness of sleeping side by side as children.
But now, the context had changed. Leonel’s gesture of carrying her which was once a simple act of childhood friendship, now held a new and unspoken meaning.
She remained in his arms with her red cheeks. It wasn’t until they reached the car that Leonel gently set her down.
Beneath Alexis in the car lay Leonel’s jacket. He used it to provide her with additional cover.
Leonel sat beside her and draped his arm around her shoulders. He offered his shoulder for her to lean on and then asked Ross for some hot water.
Seasoned and discerning, Ross immediately understood the situation.
He went to the nearby convenience store to get some brown sugar water. “This should help; it’s sweet and soothing.”
Overwhelmed by the situation and the attention, Alexis felt incredibly shy.
She bit her lips and said to Leonel, “This is all your fault.”
Alexis suddenly felt another cramp in her stomach and leaned weakly into Leonel’s arms.
Leonel cradled her gently in his arms.
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He brought the brown sugar water to her lips and coaxed her to drink, “Have some of this. It’ll help you feel less dizzy. Come on. Don’t act like a child now.”
“Who is acting like a child? I’m not a child.”
There was a hint of uncertainty in her voice.
Leonel looked at her face and said, “From this moment onward, you’re indeed not a child anymore.”
He paused abruptly after these words.
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Alexis was so angry that she bit his shoulder in response.
Ross overheard their exchange from the driver’s seat and couldn’t help but feel a sense of joy. To him, their interactions signified that they were a perfect match and indicated that they had a deep and comfortable relationship.
With a smile, Ross continued to drive the two young kids back home.
Conscious of the state of her clothes, Alexis felt too embarrassed to exit the car.
Ultimately, it was Leonel who carried her to her bedroom on the third floor. After gently setting her down, he appeared slightly shy as he asked, “Do you have… those things when girls… I mean…”
Her lips pressed together in discomfort as she responded, “How would I have those?”
There was a prolonged moment where they simply looked at each other.
Then Leonel said, “I’ll find someone else to ask.”