Alexis agreed. Then she withdrew her hand gently, saying calmly, "Let's go."

Leonel felt powerless.

He grew anxious, fearing her departure, yet he knew he couldn't hold onto her.

Fear of loss consumed him.

Arriving home, Evelyn and Daniel were missing. Alexis inquired with the servant, learning the kids were with their grandparents. She shrugged off her windbreaker, heading upstairs slowly.