NovelEnglishChapter 3866
Surprised, Leonel stood and walked to the window.
Peering through the glass, he observed the snowflakes gently falling from the gray sky, creating a stark contrast
against the vintage brick building across the street.
At the street corner, a busker, long-haired and thinly clad, was playing the violin.
The violin, evidently well-cared for and valuable, seemed out of place in the musician's frugal circumstances.
The melancholic tune he played seemed to speak of longing, suggesting he was missing someone dearly.
Leonel paused by the window, observing the busker.
The hurried passersby, perhaps due to the snow, seemed indifferent to the music, moving past without a glance
at the melancholic performance.
After a moment's contemplation, Leonel glanced toward the consulting room door and said softly to the nurse, “I
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If my wife finishes her session before I'm back, please let her know I'll be right across the street.
The nurse appeared puzzled but nodded in agreement.
Choosing the stairs over the elevator, Leonel descended slowly before crossing the street to where the musician
played.
The busker, engrossed in his violin, hardly noticed as Leonel approached.
Dressed simply yet elegantly in a thin overcoat, Leonel stood out in the wintery scene.
He listened attentively to the music, letting the snowflakes gather on his coat.
After several songs, Leonel opened his wallet and placed all the cash he had-three to four thousand dollars-into
the violin case.
The musician acknowledged him with a nod, exuding a quiet dignity.
As Leonel walked away, he mused that perhaps the musician wasn’t playing for money.
The performance seemed more... about connection or the memory of someone dear.
Across the street, Alexis emerged from a nearby coffee shop.
Wrapped in a thick overcoat and a grey woolen scarf, her hair neatly tied up, she watched Leonel from a
distance.
As he noticed her, Leonel quickened his pace, though the cold seemed to bite at his leg, forcing him to slow
down.
Nonetheless, he continued towards her with a warm smile, each step drawing him closer.
Meanwhile, the snow continued to fall.
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Glancing towards the coffee shop behind her, Leonel offered with a gentle smile, “Would you like to joinfor a
cup of coffee, Miss Fowler?”
Alexis, hands in her pockets, teased back, “I'd love to.
But are you sure you can afford it, Mr.
Douglas?”
Leonel confidently held up his mobile phone and replied, “Absolutely.
| can pay right from my phone.
Alexis smiled and said, “Well, I'm impressed you're not always depending on Noreen'’s help.
As Leonel gently pinched her nose, he dr@ped an arm around Alexis’ shoulder and led her into the cafe,
murmuring, “There’s a lot more | can do.
Prepare to be surprised in the future, Miss Fowler.
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