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.

how to comfort her or explain

thought about what he’d

her if she was with someone else,

had his blood, even if she

said they’d both be

But Alexis…

it come

Leonel felt devastated.

remember were his words

I’ll do whatever.

Just don’t cry.

Alexis lifted her head.

“Sign the divorce papers.

how he managed to say “okay,” but his heart felt numb

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