“The door's right there."

Beneath the glow of the crystal chandelier, Leonel appeared pallid as he fixed his gaze on Alexis.

After a substantial pause, he inquired, voicing the question that had been weighing on his mind, "Has Calvin replaced me?"

Alexis met Leonel's eyes in silence.

Leonel's eyes were bloodshot, a sight Alexis had never witnessed before. He then said in a strained voice, “If I could turn back time, I wouldn't choose to walk away, Alexis. Life is a long journey, and I yearn for another chance."