Her fingers hesitated, but then grasped his.

Stepping out, she nearly stumbled into him, but Leonel quickly steadied himself and instinctively wrapped his arms around her.

In that embrace, they felt each other’s presence distinctly.

Ross muttered to himself, bewildered, “How could it be broken? It was just maintained two weeks ago.

Leonel glanced down at Alexis.

“Let’s go.

“Okay,” Alexis agreed.

The two walked side by side, Leonel’s arm around her shoulder providing warmth on this winter night.

like a return to earlier days when he was

lamps, their shadows

a moment, Alexis looked up

“Does your leg hurt?”

Leonel shook his head.

“No.

slight pain, the serene night and quiet road, bathed in beauty,

the

a car for them, but

the scent of

recipe,

Alexis remarked.

was soft

house, the family waiting inside greeted them with knowing

delighted; Evelyn ran over, hugged Leonel’s arm, and joyfully called

affectionately patted her

spotted Olivia, who had also come over for

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