Last night had been stormy, but by morning, the sun was shining.

Alexis entered the car and sat quietly for a moment before sending a message to Leonel. "Leonel, there's dinner at home on Saturday, and everyone's coming. Dad wanted me to ask if you're coming back too."

After sending the message, she tossed the phone aside and started the car.

As the car left the villa, the plants and trees seemed to recede slowly, as if their relationship was finally being left behind.

They were now nothing but family.

Alexis pondered that perhaps every relationship had an expired date.

After last night, she felt calm and indifferent.

Perhaps this was the best way for her to coexist with Leonel. Even though they might still hold feelings for each other now, in the coming years, they might each find someone else to accompany them, filling the void in their hearts.

As the expensive car passed through the intricately carved gate, Alexis pressed her fingers to her chest.

The void in her heart had only ever been filled by Leonel.

Leonel received the message from Alexis. It was brief, but he read it for a long time.

They understood each other deeply.

He could discern her unspoken words. She was no longer pursuing him romantically; instead, she was offering him sisterly care. Even if he found a girlfriend someday, she would genuinely wish him well.

Alexis' love for him was now about letting go.

But he was not brave enough.

Leonel stood by the French window, gazing down at the world below through the towering glass. Behind him, Noreen spoke slowly.

“Actually, if you reach out to Miss Fowler now, she might come around. But if you wait too long, she might just move on and find someone else. Then, you'll have no advantage."

Leonel remained silent.

Noreen had rushed back from another city early that morning and harbored some grievances, but she didn't voice them, knowing that Leonel had compensated her generously. She continued softly, “The meeting is scheduled for later. You..."

Interrupting her, Leonel turned around and said briskly, "Get ready."