She had decided to stay away and act as if nothing had happened.

After all, it was not the time nor the place for arguments or outbursts in Daniel's hospital room.

Their history was full of struggles, but now they both tried and kept their composure, showing no emotion. As Leonel stood by the window, he noticed a few snowflakes drifting outside.

They fell gently, vanishing quickly as if they had never existed.

Leonel wondered if he would be haunted by past memories for the rest of his life. He realized he had no place in Alexis' future and no right to even inquire about it.