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.