If she could have truly accepted someone else, how could they still be together after all these years?

Facing him squarely, she gave him no room to retreat. "At our age, we are neither young nor flawless. Leonel, let's give it a chance."

Leonel looked deeply into her eyes.

After a reflective pause, he set the glass down on the desk and tenderly kissed her.

The kiss was gentle, a touch dry, reflecting the moment's cautious tenderness.