Alexis and Leonel stared at each other under the light.
Neither of them was willing to yield, both resolute in their convictions.
Their gaze remained locked for so long that Alexis began to feel a slight soreness in her eyes.
In a hushed and raspy tone, she uttered, âThis is pointless.
Leonel, weâve moved on with our lives.
Eight years have gone by, and Iâm not the same person from before.
In fact, I realize that I donât know you all that much either.
Weâve only had s@x on two occasions because we were tensed.
What else exists between us beyond that? If you insist on talking about feelings, it was all gone a long time ago.
â
Alexis made a casual gesture with her hand.
âYou should go back now.
Iâve been occupied with a case lately, and Iâm quite exhausted.
Iâ1L also need to prepare myself to help Edwin.
Mr.
Douglas, I really donât have the energy to engage in a love game with you.
â
Leonel still didnât move.
His eyes were so profound that peering into them proved to be a challenging task.
Lowering her gaze, Alexis smiled with a hint of self-deprecation.
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âYou wouldnât understand the feeling of waiting for someone to come back.
Leonel, the more I hold onto hope, the deeper the disappointment will cut.
I donât want to endure that suffering ever again.
â
Leonelâs heart trembled.
It felt as though his heart had been gnawed at, a painful sensation, yet it left him clear-headed.
His source of frustration stemmed from Alexisâ refusal to accept him.
Simultaneously, he recognized that he could no longer bring her happiness.
Leonel was completely cut off from Alexisâ world.
Their pasts had long been buried.
After uttering those words, Alexis walked over to the French window.
She had turned away from him, her back facing him.
She spoke with a light yet firm tone.
âPlease, donât pester me any further, or Iâm uncertain about how I might react.
Itâs in your best interest not to push me.
â
âIâm still affecting you, arenât I?â he asked in a hoarse voice.
Alexis didnât answer.
She stood upright, gazing at the nighttime scenery beyond.
In the corner of her eye, where Leonel couldnât see, a hint of tears glistened.
Leonel left.