He acknowledged that loving Alexis was no longer within his capacity.

A perfectionist at heart, he couldn’t bear to be perceived in such a diminished state by her side.

How could a crippled man be worthy of caring for her?

Lately, Alexis had been haunted by recurring dreams, all centered around the car accident.

Each time she awoke from these dreams, she consistently discovered her back soaked in sweat.

Often, she would simply sit in silence, absorbed in contemplation.

In the dream, flames blazed, while Leonel, dressed in white, slowly faded.

Eventually, he vanished before her eyes.

On the sixth night, Alexis awoke, stunned, before finally reaching for her phone and dialing Leonel’s number.

The call connected, but there was no response.

turned straight to

tried repeatedly, but no one picked

her phone

tossed off the covers and rose from

or plans, she simply couldn’t bear to remain

slipped

the door open,

“What’s brought you out of

“Mom, do you know

a pang

Alexis poured out, “Lately, I’ve been dreaming about

he was trapped in that car

need to see

was uncertain, Alexis needed reassurance

her fingers through her hair as she mentioned, “Wasn’t there news about his trip abroad for a major

he’s abroad, he always checks

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