In the deep night, Leonel’s gaze, lit by the crimson ember of his cigarette, lingered.
He was fixated on Alexis, unable to tear his eyes away.
He watched her, a silhouette in the spring night, her dress flowing, hair dancing in the wind, her face a soft glow in the dark.
There had been so many moments when he had held that face close, their kisses fervent.
Now, he was relegated to observing from afar.
“Alexis,” he murmured, an undertone of longing in his voice.
Alexis noticed him as well.
Yet, she remained silent, observing briefly before turning away from the balcony.
Leonel’s eyes dimmed.
He continued to stare at the empty space she left behind, feeling her absence…
Alexis retreated to the living room.
Distraught, she picked up a magazine but found the words blurring before her eyes.
A knock at the door broke her reverie.
Looking up, she saw Edwin, a gentle smile on his face. “May I come in?”
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Alexis nodded toward the adjacent seat.
Edwin sat, revealing a 2@ billion check.
He extended it to her.
Alexis, slightly surprised, responded, “It’s okay. I’ve returned the money to him. You keep this.”
Her smile was warm. “Consider it a wedding gift for you and Laura.”
Edwin and Laura were planning their wedding in Duefron, a choice made to keep peace with the Evans elders in Czanch.
This was Alexis’ gift to them.
Edwin exhaled softly. “Lexi, this is far too generous.”
Alexis gently tapped his hand. “For a once-in-a-lifetime event, it’s just right.”
Edwin then accepted it.