âWhat about us?â
âThere is no us anymore.
Itâs over.
â
A heavy silence followed.
Alexis gave a sorrowful smile.
âJust let it go.
Donât dwell on it.
â
âAre you going to get married? Will you be with someone else?â
âPerhaps, If I find the right one, Iâll marry.
Leonel, you too should look for a partner whoâs right for you.
â
Alexis finished, experiencing a wave of sadness.
She raised her gaze, speaking gently.
âYears ago, when I took you home, I had my reasons, as did my father.
However, the affection theyâve shown you since then is genuine.
Letâs not trouble them with this insignificant matter.
Itâs not worth it.
â
âNot worth itâ¦â
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These words echoed in Leonelâs mind.
The morning sunlight cast on his face, showing how pale he was.
Alexis released all her bitterness and no longer desired to quarrel.
In her heart, the distinction between right and wrong lost its meaning the moment she decided to let go of this relationship.
What was truly important to her was his well-being.
She couldnât bear to see him in pain.
She still wished for his happiness.
With a voice laden with emotion, she said, âLetâs leave it at that.
Iâm off to the airport.
â
She stood up and took her leave, only to come back shortly with her bags.
Meanwhile, Leonel just sat there.
He didnât say a word.
He merely remained there, drinking the milk Alexis had poured for him.
The last sip had turned cold.
Cecilia came over and dr@ped a jacket around his shoulders.
Leonel whispered in a soft voice, âI canât keep her by my side.
If I had become stronger and proven indispensable, would she have stayed?â
Cecilia was shocked.