She appeared healthier now, her slender frame adorned in a sophisticated dress and light makeup.

To the casual observer, her recent suicide attempt would have gone unnoticed.

Lost in thought, he wondered if setting her free was the right choice.

Despite knowing he should have stayed away from her just as he promised, he found himself unable to resist reaching out and asking, “How have things been for you lately?” Are you still struggling with insomnia? And the child…”

Suddenly, he stopped, his words hanging in the air, unspoken.

In fact, the look in Alexis’ eyes wasn’t cold; it was notably calmer than before.

In the dim light, Leonel noticed the slight sinking of her upper eyelids, a telltale sign of aging in women.

But it didn’t make her less pretty; it just reminded him she wasn’t as young as she used to be.

Alexis regarded him calmly for a few moments.

Contrary to his expectation of silence, she replied softly, “I’m doing well.

child is fine

a

spark of hope flickered within him as he gazed deeply into Alexis’

hesitation, he

I learn to treat you with respect and not pressure you, is

Alexis averted her gaze.

driver, she instructed, “Open

reopened the door, causing

already turned away and entered the car, leaving him

door, trapping the remainder

and then hurriedly made his way to the

in the biting cold wind, each gust

the neighboring club

heard you were here but couldn’t find you inside,

captivating sight has

offered a faint

“That’s not it.

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