"Let's refrain from bringing up those things from the past!"

Her words held a touch of ambiguity.

Yet, Leonel grasped her sentiment; the past held no beauty for Alexis.

She preferred not to dwell on it.

His heart ached, and he nodded in understanding.

The two stepped out of the car and strolled together in silence.

After a while, Leonel brought over a small cart. They walked side by side, resembling a couple, almost like a young married pair, conspicuous and harmonious.

Unexpectedly, they encountered an old high school teacher.

It was Carlos Gibson, their physics instructor.

Both Leonel and Alexis was top students.

Carlos naturally had a lasting impression of them.

After not crossing paths for many years, his hair had turned gray.

He gazed at Leonel for a while and remarked, "You're Leonel Douglas, aren't you?"

With a sharp memory, Leonel recognized him immediately.

Being a successful businessman, he was naturally adept at social interactions.

The conversation with their teacher flowed smoothly. After a few exchanges, the teacher looked at Alexis with a satisfied smile.

"I didn't expect you two to still be together. Very nice, very loyal.

Alexis offered a faint smile.

Leonel glanced at her and informed the teacher, "Yes! We're still together!"

Carlos' wife was nearby, shopping for groceries, so he left in a hurry after providing his contact information.