Ellie blinked, then raised a brow with mock skepticism. "That's it? No mysterious backstory? No secret double life? You're too pretty to be that boring."
Rex chuckled. "Sorry to disappoint. I left my superhero cape at home."
Lena raised her hand slightly, a playful yet thoughtful expression crossing her face. "Well, I have some reservations about that," she said, her voice laced with light teasing.
Rex turned to look at her, an amused smirk playing at his lips. He seemed to understand what she meant without needing an explanation. "Alright," he conceded with a chuckle, "maybe a normal person—with a bit of money, and an unfair advantage in the genetics department."
Ellie glanced back and forth between them, her head tilting like a curious puppy. "Hmm? What are you guys talking about? Anyone kind enough to fill me in?" she asked, her lower lip jutting out in a comically exaggerated pout.
