Rena didn't say anything. She just leaned against his shoulder.

A week later, Alexis felt better and resumed her normal life. Since she was still quite weak, the driver had to pick her up to and from work.

She only worked six hours a day, so at the end of the day, she didn't feel too tired at all.

During her free time, she would pick up the children and drop them off.

On Christmas Eve, Alexis had a business meeting with a client at a restaurant. Since it was a cold winter evening, she wore a green dress and a long coat. Her waist-length hair also added to her charming looks.

By the time she finished having dinner with the client, the partnership had been settled.

She stood up, put on her coat, and said goodbye to her new partner.

But as she stepped out of the restaurant, she felt the biting cold outside. Thankfully, her car was parked right at the entrance, so she didn't have to walk far. The moment he saw her, her driver got out to open the door for her.

But as Alexis was about to get into the car, she heard a familiar voice behind her.

"Alexis!"

Hearing her name being called by such a familiar voice, Alexis immediately stopped in her tracks and turned around to see who it was.

Despite the intense wind, she could see that it was none other than Leonel.

Due to the limited presence of light, his face seemed to be enveloped in a dreamlike haze that looked ethereal and beautiful yet fragile.

When Alexis left Merblune, their parting had been abrupt.

There was no chance to even say goodbye to each other. And now, in Duefron, they had unexpectedly crossed paths once again.

Leonel stared at Alexis with a longing expression.

She appeared healthier now, her slender frame adorned in a sophisticated dress and light makeup. To the casual observer, her recent suicide attempt would have gone unnoticed.

Lost in thought, he wondered if setting her free was the right choice.

Despite knowing he should have stayed away from her just as he promised, he found himself unable to resist reaching out and asking, "How have things been for you lately?" Are you still struggling with insomnia? And the child..."

Suddenly, he stopped, his words hanging in the air, unspoken.