Alexis glanced at the clothes she held from where she had shed them.

After a moment, she questioned, “Are you seeking the truth or a fabrication?"

In a husky tone, Leonel asserted, "The truth."

Facing him, Alexis hesitated before speaking. “Calvin doesn't have much time left. He doesn't have any family around, and even if there were, they're only interested in his millions. Leonel... I won't justify the difference between Calvin and Serenity, but I want you to know I didn't wrong you during our time together."

Leonel inquired, "And now?"