He gestured toward the window.
âIs he still out there?â
Alexis said nothing.
Edwin continued, âUncle Waylen is holding up.
He doesnât speak of it, but it weighs on him.
â
Alexis knew but chose to distance herself from anything related to Leonel.
Respecting her silence, Edwin didnât push.
He recalled the joy on Alexisâ face when she first presented the check.
Their bond seemed unbreakable then.
What had changed?
As Edwin left, Rena approached Alexis with a bowl of red bean soup.
Alexis took it, her thoughts elsewhere.
Rena sat beside her, combing her hair with a gentle touch.
âYour father mentioned a young man the other day, the son of a family friend.
He wondered if youâd like to meet him.
â
Expecting a refusal, Rena knew Alexisâ heart had always seemed reserved for Leonel.
To her surprise, Alexis consented.
Looking into the bowl, she murmured, âLetâs meet.
Maybe itâs time.
â
Rena was taken aback.
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Alexis finished her soup and later, as she lay in bed, reflected on her decision.
Why had she agreed? Perhaps it was an admission of a lost hope.
During a planned afternoon, Alexis met the man, an arrangement set by their families.
Their interaction was unremarkable, neither unpleasant nor engaging.
Alexis, feeling no spark, decided against pursuing any further meetings.
Upon leaving the restaurant, the man paused, hoping to extend his company.
Alexis, placing her briefcase in her car and offering a subtle smile, clarified, âIâve got my car.
Iâm on my way to see a client next.
â
The man, recognizing her lack of interest, politely opened her car door, suggesting hopefully, âPerhaps we can have coffee sometime.
â
Alexis acknowledged with a polite smile and drove away gracefully.
Meanwhile, in the restaurant, the manâs parents were earnestly speaking with Waylen, attempting to persuade him to endorse their son to Alexis.
They implored, âWaylen, youâve seen Ablett grow up.
Please, speak well of him to her.
Love can grow over time, we assure you.
Once Alexis joins our family, sheâll be cherished.
Ablett will treat her like a treasure!â
Waylen, thoughtfully sipping his tea, responded with a gentle smile, âYour intentions are kind, but matters of the heart are for the young to decide.