"What!? You don't know my name?" Alix's voice rose in disbelief, her expression a mix of shock and hurt, like a girlfriend who'd just caught her boyfriend cheating with her best friend.
"No, princess... I just want to hear it from you," Douglas hastily explained, trying to defuse the situation. Alix's face softened, and she offered a small smile.
"Okay, my name is Alix." Douglas internally rolled his eyes, thinking to himself, "Why on earth would Dunice name the girl a name so similar to Alex's? It's just asking for confusion!"
"So, what's the full name?" Douglas asked Alix, teasing her playfully.
"Maybe ALIXANDER?" Alix replied, her eyes sparkling with mischief. They both burst out into laughter at the absurdity of the name, enjoying the lighthearted moment.
Meanwhile, Lopez and Alex were engaged in a hushed conversation, their tones serious and intense.