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.

episode, dreaming of her

up, she saw daylight streaming through the

at the clock, it was already

up, knowing she needed

stairs, the maid informed

early

wanted to see the

already taken

might be playing in the snow

Alexis paused, momentarily stunned.

at the kitchen table, half-heartedly nibbling

nudging her, she

a few rings, he picked

voice, he asked,

moment of hesitation, Alexis said, “I

take care of

should be

the past, such a comment might have touched a nerve

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255