Leonel stood on the foyer, gazing quietly at Alexis.

Inside the house, a few candles flickered, casting a soft glow in the big dining room. But Alexis sat alone, dressed sharp in black, blending with the dim light, adding to her solitude.

The candlelight played on her face, hiding her feelings from Leonel.

He glanced down, switched his shoes, and then murmured, “You seem cheerful today, enjoying a solo candlelit dinner” Putting on his slippers, Leonel moved in for a ki*s but Alexis turned her face to the side, saying, “I just find the light a bit too much."

She gestured to the other side.

grin, Leonel took a seat across from her. After pouring himself some wine, they

up. “Have you decided?” Leonel lifted his glass, took a sip, and grinned. “I said I want custody of the kids,

she flashed a faint smile and teased, “Why so stubborn, Leonel? There are plenty of young girls out there that

his eyes locked on her, not wanting to miss a single change

up memories of his

the moment thing, or maybe it was the strain in their marriage, but he did feel a

when push had come to shove, he resisted the urge to act

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