Rhys smirked when he saw her. He wasn't surprised in the slightest. If anything, he was surprised she had taken this long to show up after everything that had happened. “Rhys, you're finally back.” Lexi deliberately softened her voice, making herself sound pitiful. “Do you have any idea how long I've been waiting for you? There's something I really need to tell you.” Rhys folded his arms and leaned casually against the wall. He already knew what was coming, but he decided to give her the opportunity to perform. “Go on,” he said flatly. Lexi lowered her head and put on her saddest expression. “I know I was wrong. Please forgive me. From now on, you'll be the only man for me. Please, Rhys.” Rhys raised an eyebrow. “Really? All of this is coming from your heart?” “Yes!” Lexi quickly nodded, her eyes filling with tears. “I mean every word. I love you, Rhys. I don't think I can live without you anymore. I've finally realized that you're the person who truly matters to me.” She took a

The next morning, Rhys took Yvonne out for breakfast. After the events of the previous night, Yvonne was in an unusually good mood. She chatted throughout the meal, occasionally stealing glances at Rhys with a satisfied smile. Rhys, meanwhile, remained as calm as ever, already thinking about the things he needed to accomplish before the apocalypse arrived. Once they finished eating, he drove Yvonne to a luxury car dealership. The moment they stepped through the glass doors, a sales manager hurried over to greet them. The staff had clearly recognized Rhys almost immediately. Since his lottery win had made him a local celebrity, his name carried considerable weight, especially among businesses that catered to wealthy customers. "Mr. Rhys, welcome. It's an honor to have you here," the manager said enthusiastically. "Please, let us know what you're looking for." "I want to buy a car for her," Rhys said, gesturing toward Yvonne. "Something around seventy thousand dollars. It needs to