Alexis glanced at the rain, thinking of her children waiting at home, and smiled in acceptance.

“Thank you, Mr.

Flores; that would be very kind.

Hank was delighted by her acceptance but maintained a composed demeanor.

He smiled politely and opened the passenger door for her with grace.

Just as Alexis was about to step into the car, she caught a glimpse of Leonel.

His car window was half-open, allowing the rain to streak down the glass, obscuring his face somewhat.

His gaze was fixed on her as he sat silently.

Alexis was indifferent to whether Leonel might misinterpret the situation.

Their relationship had ended… However, she suddenly remembered Evelyn’s complaints about Leonel’s absence.

The little girl missed her father, who now rarely visited and mostly connected through video calls.

felt a responsibility

hesitated, but then decided against getting

she approached

intention, Hank, aware of her history with Leonel, handed her an umbrella,

Take this.

given his business dealings with her firm, Alexis accepted the umbrella out

watched expressionlessly

asked with a hint of irony, “Is that your new boyfriend?

but inwardly, he was berating himself

himself superior to this other man, but now, recognizing his own Limitations, he

things like offering Alexis a ride or holding

thought that he might no

How could he compete?

Leonel’s internal turmoil, responded evenly,

help but

charged the

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