It was a Christmas gift from Leonel. With a bittersweet feeling, Alexis took a cautious bite. The apple was both sweet and tart, delicious.

She slept well after that episode, dreaming of her younger days.

Waking up, she saw daylight streaming through the windows.

Glancing at the clock, it was already seven. She hurried to get up, knowing she needed to take Evelyn and Daniel to school. But as she descended the stairs, the maid informed her, "Mr. Douglas rose early this morning. The kids wanted to see the snow scene. He's already taken them to school. They might be playing in the snow on the way.”

Alexis paused, momentarily stunned.