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

tried repeatedly, but no

phone slipping from her

off the covers and

she simply

slipped from

pushed the door

standing, she rushed to assist her, inquiring, “What’s brought

hand, Alexis asked, “Mom,

felt a pang in

“Lately, I’ve been

dreamt he was trapped

need to

status was uncertain, Alexis needed

to sit beside her, tenderly running her fingers through her hair as she mentioned, “Wasn’t there news

if he’s abroad, he always checks in about the

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