Calmly, she said, "There is no need to explain. We're separated now, so it's cool if you're seeing someone... Leonel, let's move forward and start fresh!"

Alexis felt stuck in the past was pointless after their split.

Leonel got her drift and didn't press on. He just gazed at her quietly. After a beat, he asked softly, “Are you thinking of finding someone new?"

Alexis didn't give a direct answer, merely running her fingers through her hair gently.

Leonel felt a pang of disappointment.

Just then, Alexis' assistant barged in, looking surprised at seeing Leonel, but quickly briefed Alexis, "It's time! Your turn for the ultrasound, Miss Fowler."

Alexis rose, saying, "Got it."

But as she moved forward, Leonel grabbed her wrist. She turned to face him.

He held her wrist tight for a moment before releasing it.

Looking at Alexis, his voice shook as he asked, “Are you off for a prenatal check-up? Do you mind if I tag along?"

His voice wavered with the request.

He feared Alexis might turn him down and dreaded the thought of her giving him grief.

After a moment's thought, Alexis responded tactfully, “I'll send you the results after. If you wanna know more, just ask my assistant."

She answered graciously, as if they'd parted on good terms.

Leonel's fingers trembled in his pocket, clenched tight... After a long pause, he whispered, “Sure! I'll wait here."

Alexis nodded and headed out.

Outside, the PR manager lingered. Despite failing to win her boss ‘favor, she was still on duty. She had to justify the hefty paycheck Leonel dished out each year.

As Alexis exited, the PR manager couldn't help but scrutinize her, silently comparing herself.

She wanted to see where she fell short compared to Alexis.

But as she looked at Alexis, she realized she'd lost...