The evening broadcasts echoed Rena's updates.

On that day, Leonel was discharged from the hospital after the accident. He immediately embarked on a business trip to Livebop to negotiate a cooperation worth hundreds of billions of dollars.

Perhaps from today onward, their lives would truly change. When they next met, they might embody the new Alexis and Leonel.

Alexis glanced at her phone, but ultimately, she refrained from dialing that number.

The night enveloped them in its quiet embrace.

On a different floor of the hospital, Leonel lay still after the operation. Though conscious, his left leg remained immobile. The doctor predicted six months of rehabilitation. However, the extent of his recovery hinged on various factors. Even under the best circumstances, it would never be the same again.

Yet, he harbored no regrets.

Even if faced with the same situation a hundred times over, he would make the identical choice.

Leonel anticipated that someone might suggest he acted out of gratitude toward the Fowlers, but deep down he knew he was no good man in nature. His actions stemmed solely from his love for Alexis.

Every ounce of tenderness and affection that had eluded his nature now found a home within Alexis.

And Cordelia was the embodiment of their love.

Beneath the harsh glare of the white light, Leonel mustered a faint smile. Yet, two warm tears betrayed his facade.

He acknowledged that loving Alexis was no longer within his capacity.

A perfectionist at heart, he couldn't bear to be perceived in such a diminished state by her side.

How could a crippled man be worthy of caring for her?

Lately, Alexis had been haunted by recurring dreams, all centered around the car accident.

Each time she awoke from these dreams, she consistently discovered her back soaked in sweat. Often, she would simply sit in silence, absorbed in contemplation. In the dream, flames blazed, while Leonel, dressed in white, slowly faded.

Eventually, he vanished before her eyes.

On the sixth night, Alexis awoke, stunned, before finally reaching for her phone and dialing Leonel's number.

The call connected, but there was no response.