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.

Alexis felt a responsibility towards their children’s emotional

decided against

she approached

history with Leonel, handed her an umbrella, saying gently, “It’s raining

Take this.

known Hank for years and given his business dealings with her firm, Alexis accepted

watched expressionlessly from his

up and, after a pause, asked with a hint of irony, “Is

in a neutral tone, but inwardly,

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

had his career and health-simple things like offering Alexis a ride

at him, especially the thought that he might no longer satisfy Alexis as he once

How could he compete?

turmoil, responded evenly, “He’s just

with sarcasm, couldn’t help but probe, “Really? A partner

question charged the air

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