ALL he could think of was Alexis.

Trembling, he started, “Alexis, can…”

He couldn’t finish.

Alexis wept.

She hid her tears, silent sobs wracking her frame.

Leonel rarely saw her cry.

Usually, she’d call him “Leonel” cheerfully, with her curly brown locks bouncing.

He remembered their childhood squabbles.

Back then, Alexis cried too.

Now, just like then, Leonel felt lost.

to

thought about what he’d

she was with someone else, then

blood, even if she thought he was

said they’d both be free to

But Alexis…

it come to

Leonel felt devastated.

could remember were his words

I’ll do whatever.

Just don’t cry.

Alexis lifted her head.

“Sign the divorce papers.

to say “okay,” but his heart felt numb with

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