His throat tightened slightly as he replied nonchalantly, “Sure, Mom.

I’ll take Alexis home first.

Rena struggled to let go of Alexis, but eventually she had to.

Leonel escorted Alexis downstairs, and they settled into the car.

Once inside the car, Alexis lapsed into silence.

Though not as aloof as before, having been estranged from Leonel for so long left her at a loss for conversation beyond their children.

Suddenly, his hand clasped hers.

Leonel’s body felt slightly cool rather than warm.

Alexis instinctively attempted to withdraw her hand, but it was gripped more firmly as soon as she made the slightest movement.

She could even feel his fingertips lightly brushing against the space between her thumb and index finger.

It was a subtle maneuver.

but despite her attempts,

acquiesced, allowing his hand

simply held her hand without

limousine

in the back seat, Leonel entertained the fleeting thought that it would be perfect if time could freeze at this very

to always be

looked out of the window, her gaze fell

slender with broken legs, and her colorful

obscured by bruises,

woman continued to bow to passersby, pleading for money or meager

Alexis

car,” Alexis urged, her voice tinged

driver slowed down but

we

It’s against regulations.

“Just

solemn atmosphere, refrained from

the car by the side of the

door, her recent

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