He advanced toward her, his voice strained. “How long do you expect Calvin to be by your side?"

The tension between them was palpable, both visibly shaken.

Alexis, usually so composed, found her strength waning in Leonel's presence.

She looked down, her voice barely above a whisper, “And how long will you be with me? You promised not to get involved with her, but the next second, you were each other's arms inside the car. Leonel, I can't trust you anymore."

A profound silence enveloped them.