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.

well after that episode, dreaming of her

up, she saw daylight

the clock,

needed to take Evelyn and Daniel to

stairs, the maid

early this

wanted to see the snow

taken them to

might be playing in the snow

Alexis paused, momentarily stunned.

sat at the kitchen

she eventually called

rings,

a cheerful voice, he asked, “What’s

a moment of hesitation, Alexis said, “I heard you

just take care

you should be especially careful with your

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