Alexis interjected, "We should discuss the agreement."

He paused, his silhouette framed by the staircase. Turning back, he looked at her with clear intensity. "On my birthday, must we revisit the topic of divorce?"

Feeling cornered, Alexis conceded, “Very well. Another day, then."

With that, Leonel ascended the stairs, his footsteps echoing towards the study.

Evelyn and Daniel were absorbed in their studies, lessons imparted by Alexis' adept teaching. Though aware of their father's return, they chose to focus on their schoolwork first.