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

about what he’d done

if she was with someone else, then he could do

reminded her she still had his blood, even if

be free to move

But Alexis…

had it

Leonel felt devastated.

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

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