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.

rings, it turned straight to

but no one

phone slipping from her

covers and rose from the

plans, she simply couldn’t bear to

slipped

pushed the door open,

assist her, inquiring, “What’s brought you out

hand, Alexis asked, “Mom, do you know

a pang in

could respond, Alexis poured out, “Lately, I’ve been

dreamt he was trapped in that

I need to see

their marital status was uncertain, Alexis needed reassurance about

she mentioned, “Wasn’t there news about his trip abroad for a major project?

if he’s abroad, he always

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