In a whisper, she said, “Some people, no matter how hard you try, just can't be held on to. But I'm doing okay now."

Edwin chose not to dwell on the subject any further.

He accompanied Alexis to her Bentley, watching her gaze up at the building one last time.

"Go back inside. Vanessa is still your girlfriend. Try not to make things too messy."

"I understand," Edwin replied, as Alexis drove off.