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.

comments grew more

Leonel scoffed.

quite the modern thinker, but Alexis

Don’t meddle.''

responded nonchalantly, “I’m more concerned about

Alexis is just fine.''

frustrated, chose

in the

enveloped the city, as their

intermittently illuminated by

Suddenly, the car stalled.

Leonel frowned.

has

the door, stepping out into the

“It’s freezing out here.

about as old as I am and just as

It’s on strike.

me check

Alexis reached for her door handle, Leonel cautioned, “You’ve

Stay in the car.''

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