Glancing at his watch, he realized time was short and bid farewell to Leonel.

After the car had driven off, Melissa couldn't resist remarking, "Marcus, I sense there's been tension between Alexis and Leonel these past years. They..."

Marcus tightened his grip on the steering wheel, concentrating on the road.

He simply nodded in response.

The traffic light ahead turned red. Marcus halted the car and turned to his wife. "Do you recall a man named Calvin from years back? He's like a brother to Alexis."