I think he narrowly escaped losing her from the fight they had before. I don't want to dig his grave, but neither he, nor Kiko, have a bit of class.
And in the case of Leora, she's a girl who craves affection, and can stand for things to be out of order so to speak. That's why to her credit she is so tidy and neat.
Yes, He got lucky that time, but only because she wants everything to be working or good.
If she ever found anyone else, who actually takes pride in his attire, or is in his mannerism a bit classier and more exciting to be around,.. It's over!