He placed the Christmas gift he had brought on the bedside table and then left.

After Leonel exited, Alexis slowly opened her eyes.

In the dim light, she noticed his slight limp as he walked out with difficulty, trying his best to keep quiet- he didn’t want to wake her.

Tears welled up in her eyes.

She watched him leave the room and heard the door close softly behind him.

Sitting up in the dark, Alexis reached for the gift.

It was a red apple.

Bringing it to her nose, she inhaled its fresh fruity scent.

It was a Christmas gift from Leonel.

With a bittersweet feeling, Alexis took a cautious bite.

The apple was both sweet and tart, delicious.

that episode,

saw daylight streaming through

the clock, it was

to get up, knowing she needed to take Evelyn

stairs, the maid informed her,

rose early this

to see the snow

already taken them to

playing in the snow on

Alexis paused, momentarily stunned.

the kitchen table, half-heartedly

nudging her, she eventually called

rings,

a cheerful voice, he asked, “What’s

a moment of hesitation, Alexis said, “I

take

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