Anika's discomfort grew as she noted Alexis's nonchalant attitude.

What the hell? How could Alexis remain so unaffected?

She managed to separate them, yet Alexis seemed utterly undisturbed even now. Trying to maintain her composure, Anika said evenly, “He won't even see me! That's why I had to come to you."

Hearing her words, Alexis couldn't believe how absurd it sounded.

She remained silent and asked the assistant to escort Anika out.

Reluctantly, Anika had no choice but to leave.

The next day, as Leonel arrived to pick up the children, Alexis was home too. It was a sunny day. Dressed in a floral dress, she was engrossed in a journal, likely about legal disputes, on the sofa.

She was so focused that she didn't notice Leonel enter.

The house was quiet, the children still upstairs, allowing Leonel to sit down across from her and ask softly, "Why didn't you go out today? Weren't you supposed to meet Timmy?"

His voice carried a touch of jealousy.

Setting the journal aside, Alexis looked up at him and said after a pause, “I've actually been waiting for you."

She had been waiting for him?

Surprised and hopeful, Leonel listened as Alexis continued with a slight smile, "Anika visited my office yesterday. She mentioned you didn't want to see her, so she came to me instead! Leonel, I'm not concerned with what exactly went on between you two, but it's clear Anika is quite upset lately. Since you started it, it might be best if you resolve things with her... I don't want any issues endangering me or my children."

Leonel responded quickly, “I've already ended things with her."

“There's no need to explain, Leonel. Honestly, if it weren't for the kids, I'd hope you two could find happiness together," Alexis replied, her tone indifferent.

She continued flipping through the journal and mentioned in a casual tone, "Evelyn and Daniel are upstairs waiting for you. Help yourself."

Leonel gave her a long look before standing and making his way upstairs.

After dropping the kids off at the Fowler residence on Sunday, Leonel drove downtown.

Upon her arrival, Anika was taken aback.

She longed to rush into Leonel's arms and kiss him like old times...