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

she saw daylight streaming through the

at the clock, it was already

get up, knowing she needed to take Evelyn and

as she descended the stairs, the maid informed

rose early this

wanted to

taken them

might be playing in the snow on

Alexis paused, momentarily stunned.

slowly sat at the kitchen table, half-heartedly

she eventually

few rings, he picked

voice, he asked, “What’s

moment of hesitation, Alexis said, “I heard you took the kids out

take care of

mentioned that you should be especially careful with your

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