The driver was Ross, a long-time employee of the Fowler family who had watched both Leonel and Alexis grow up.

Caught in the act, Ross grinned and said, “It’s Christmas Eve, and the snow looks beautiful.

You’re both single.

Why not just enjoy the holiday vibe together? I promise, no gossip; no one will know.

Both Alexis and Leonel were dumbfounded.

No words escaped their lips.

Finally, Leonel instructed, “Let’s just go home.

Everyone is waiting for us for dinner.

Ross continued, half-joking, “Ah, you young people should enjoy some private life.

You know each other well, so it’s convenient and safe.

There’s a five-star hotel up ahead-great food and comfortable beds.

grew

Leonel scoffed.

the modern thinker, but Alexis

Don’t meddle.''

“I’m more

Alexis is just fine.''

frustrated, chose

in the rearview

as their car slipped

interior of the car was cloaked in darkness, intermittently illuminated by passing Lights that

Suddenly, the car stalled.

Leonel frowned.

has

stepping

“It’s freezing out here.

as I am and

It’s on strike.

me check

for her door handle, Leonel cautioned, “You’ve removed your

Stay in the car.''

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