After a brief hesitation, he softly knocked on the door. "Alexis!"

No response came from within, so he pushed the door open. The room was dimly lit, with a subtle fragrance lingering in the air. Without turning on the light, he made his way to the bed.

Alexis lay sleeping, covered with a thin blanket, her back to the door, her phone slipping from her hand.

Leonel picked up the phone and glanced at it, his expression darkening. After a moment, he returned it to the bedside table, its screen illuminating the room. He gently tapped her shoulder. "Alexis, it's time to head home."

She stirred from her slumber...