"Ah, I should've called a masseur," Alana exclaimed while stretching her arms, catching Leo's attention momentarily from the laptop on his lap. However, it only lasted a few seconds; afterward, Leo refocused on his work, which irked Alana."At least offer to help me or inquire about my well-being after working all day," Alana grumbled, directed at her stoic husband. Leo, who actually heard his wife's complaints, remained silent and showed no intention of responding. Leo seemed accustomed to Alana's protests about his seemingly indifferent and unromantic demeanor."I've said it before; I never forced you to work, right? I can still provide for you," Leo said, prompting Alana to pout, which amused Leo. It was evident from the corners of her mouth that always lifted, creating a smile when he successfully teased his wife. However, the situation reversed when Alana displayed a mischievous smile and walked closer to Leo, instantly putting him on guard. Leo didn't know what crazy thing Alana
Leo was disturbed from his sleep when he felt someone continuously pressing their face against his chest. Blinking a few times to clarify his vision, Leo glanced to his side to find Alana still sleeping curled up tightly, hugging her body. Slowly, Leo lifted Alana's arm that was wrapped around his waist to avoid waking her, but as it lifted a few inches, Alana released her grip and hugged Leo's waist even tighter, causing Leo's body to tense when Alana's legs pressed against a sensitive area."How can she sleep like this?" Leo muttered, shaking his head in disbelief at Alana's sleeping habits that took up quite a bit of space. Despite having a Kingsize bed, Alana always seemed to occupy Leo's side, even though there was ample space on the other side.Leo attempted to free himself from Alana's embrace once again but, for some reason, was unsuccessful. He sighed heavily, realizing the only option left was to wake his wife. Leo intended to gently pat Alana's cheek, but his hand froze whe
Leo was slightly disturbed by the wide smile that had been on Alana's lips since earlier, making it difficult for him to chew the food in his mouth."Aren't you eating?" Leo asked, causing Alana, who was resting her chin on her hand, to shake her head."I had a full breakfast this morning," Alana replied with her enduring smile, maintained since they sat at this dining table 15 minutes ago. Leo raised an eyebrow upon hearing Alana's answer, and it seemed she understood the meaning behind Leo's gaze."What you gave me this morning left me satisfied," Alana said with a wide smile and flushed cheeks, causing Leo to choke on his own food. How could Alana continue talking about the morning kiss they shared? Alana immediately handed Leo a glass of water, and Leo quickly gulped it down. Leo gently patted his chest to help the food go down."Never bring up the issue from this morning or—" Leo's words stopped abruptly when Pedro suddenly approached them. Leo immediately stared sharply at Alana
Alana is enjoying a cup of hot tea with freshly baked bread prepared by Camila. The warm bread, accompanied by rising steam, keeps Alana focused on the flat object in front of her, trying to review the progress report on the pastry shop now under her supervision. Initially, the bakery was quite famous with several branches, but Alana didn't expect it to only maintain a few loyal customers who still buy pastries from the shop left by Leo's late mother."I need to start correcting what needs to be changed," mumbles Alana while scrolling through her laptop screen, trying to find references to bakeries popular on social media among young people. Apparently, in this day and age, the younger generation is more interested in places with unique vibes and suitable for selfies. Alana then scans her gaze around the room. The bakery remains the same as the photos she saw when it was first established, with no significant changes, except for the updated tables and chairs. Moreover, people pay more
Alana walks into the house, occasionally massaging her stiff neck after a long day's work. She gazes at her laptop screen a little longer, causing her shoulders and neck to tense up. Alana scans the entire quiet house and begins to inquire with one of the passing servants."Has Leo come home from the office?" Alana asks, causing the servant to stop in their tracks."Yes, Madam. Mr. Leo is in his office with Mr. Reno," the servant replies, making Alana furrow her brow. Alana then continues her steps and stops in front of Leo's office.For some reason, Alana's curiosity surges upon hearing Leo and Reno's conversation, which is barely audible. Alana tries to press her face against the door, hoping to eavesdrop on their conversation. She moves from side to side, but the door now closer to her is slightly thicker, preventing her from clearly hearing their conversation.The next moment, Alana jumps in surprise when the door opens, revealing Leo staring at her with a sharp gaze."What are yo
Alana opened the door as a servant informed her that a woman was looking for Leo. She immediately spotted a woman with long black hair, facing away from her."Who are you looking for?" Alana asked, causing the woman to finally turn towards her. Alana was momentarily silent and stunned, admiring the beautiful woman before her. After snapping out of her admiration, Alana blinked her eyes to normalize her gaze."Who are you?" Alana asked again, making the woman smile sweetly as she approached Alana and extended her hand."I'm Selena," the woman replied, causing Alana to pause for a moment, trying to recall where she had heard that name before. It dawned on her that Tante Rose had mentioned Selena before."So, what brings you to our house?" Alana inquired."May I meet Leo?" Selena said, making Alana more cautious, as she observed Selena, who seemed both intelligent and friendly, qualities that Alana recognized as cunning traits from her novel collection. Tante Rose had also warned Alana t
Unlike previous nights, this time Alana slept apart from Leo. She chose the other side of the bed, turning her back to her husband. Leo sighed, observing Alana's unmoving back for the past hour. Leo knew Alana wasn't asleep yet, but she remained silent, not uttering a single word.On the other hand, Leo should have felt relieved not to hear his wife's complaints. However, for some reason, it felt like something was missing when Alana chose to stay silent like this. Finally, Leo had to break the silence."Can I ask for help to get my red book?" Leo said, making Alana immediately sit up and get out of bed. Leo slightly smiled, feeling pleased that Alana didn't completely ignore him. However, the smile disappeared when Alana walked towards their bedroom door and left, irritating Leo.Apparently, his idea to break the silence between them didn't work. The next moment, the door opened again, revealing Alana with her impassive face, followed by a servant entering after Alana, causing Leo to
Rose furrowed her brow as she looked towards the restaurant's door. Someone with sunglasses, a mask, and a scarf covering most of their face was sneaking towards her. Rose could only exhale deeply when the person sat in front of her, glancing left and right."So, are you currently playing the role of Detective Conan?" Rose guessed, making Alana lower her sunglasses slightly while looking at Rose."I have to be cautious, Aunt," Alana answered, staying vigilant about her surroundings. "Stop playing the role you're currently in and quickly tell me what you want to convey," Rose said, prompting Alana to remove her sunglasses, mask, and scarf, bringing her face closer, raising Rose's eyebrows."Is Aunt sure that when coming here, no one followed Aunt?" Alana asked. Rose shook her head."Alright, and is Aunt sure there are no bugs placed on our table?" Alana asked again, making Rose appear irritated. "Stop being absurd and quickly tell me the essence of our meeting," Rose said again, causin