He knew Alexis had always appreciated beauty, and the thought of her seeing his scars filled him with dread. He imagined her shock and the potential nightmares that might follow such a sight.

Resolved, Leonel decided then and there-he would never allow Alexis to see these scars.

Leonel felt pretty low. He was dwelling on Alexis constantly. He felt unworthy of her anymore, yet he still missed her like crazy.

He hadn't seen Alexis much lately, just occasional glimpses from video calls with Cordelia.

He tried to remember how he had managed without her while he first went abroad.