Meanwhile, Alexis arrived at Yvonne's new place, a modestly sized apartment building sitting in a quiet neighborhood. As she gazed up at the structure, a flicker of curiosity crossed her mind-how did Yvonne avoid such a place? Alexis sighed deeply, gathering her thoughts before entering inside.
The lobby was simple but well-maintained, with a small elevator at the far end. She pressed the button for the third floor, where Yvonne's apartment was located. As the elevator ascended, she felt a mixture of anticipation and anxiety. The doors opened to a brightly lit hallway, and she quickly found Yvonne's door, ringing the bell.
The door swung open almost immediately, and Alexis was greeted by an enthusiastic Alisa, who ran to hug her, causing Alexis to drop her groceries.
"Alisa," she said with a chuckle. "you made me drop my stuff,"