No visit to the inpatient department was required to witness the complex situation unfolding between her prospective spouse and Serenity.

Peering through a window, Alexis observed Serenity in the passenger seat of Leonel's car.

Serenity's face wore a haggard expression as she nestled into Leonel's arms, assuming a forlorn posture. Though he attempted to distance herself at first, in the end, he couldn't bring himself to do it.

The man and woman leaned into each other in silent communion, resembling a couple entwined in a complex relationship.

Gazing at her grip on the steering wheel, Alexis exerted such force that her fingers paled.

Despite her earlier suspicions, Alexis felt profound distress in the current moment.

The turmoil within her was so intense that she felt nauseated.

The previous night, she questioned whether she was asking for too much.

In truth, all she desired was a genuine connection and a man exclusively hers, a desire unmet by Leonel.

In the aftermath of Serenity's loss of Darwin and more, Leonel rekindled his role as her first love.

Pitying Serenity, he extended care.

In the process, he overlooked abandoning Alexis, initially for Serenity.

Alexis smiled, laughing at herself.

She had, after all, invited this upon herself.

After loving Leonel for over two decades, she now comprehends the futility of her pretense and magnanimity. It wasn't worth it.

Despite being engaged and having a child, Leonel remained unrestrained.

Alexis, not wanting to disturb the couple, quietly started the car and drove away.

The car, operating smoothly, emitted a gentle hum as Alexis initiated ...

Unbeknownst to them, her vehicle glided past Leonel's.

However, Serenity's arm shielded Leonel's eyes, and Alexis drove past his world, leaving silently. In that final glimpse, tears glistened in the corners of Alexis’ eyes.