Waylen to compromise.

He conceded that the decision was ultimately up to Alexis when she woke up.

Evelyn approached with a pillow in her arms, quietly climbing onto the bed and holding Alexis’ arm.

Leonel felt a pang of sadness as he watched.

He leaned over to tuck Evelyn in and asked softly, “Can’t fall asleep? How about I tell you a story?”

Evelyn shook her head.

Burying her face in her mother’s arms, she whispered, “I can’t hear properly.

Leonel’s heart twinged at her words.

Gently stroking Evelyn’s hair, he leaned in and whispered, “Evelyn, I’m sorry.

It’s all my fault.

Tears filled Evelyn’s eyes.

with the inability

she looked at Leonel, she couldn’t help but

her grandmother’s silence, and her mother’s indifference all weighed heavily on

Evelyn knew she had many people

felt like no

eyes, Evelyn said in a low

back, it doesn’t matter if I can’t hear from

I have another one.

don’t have to

is that you and Mom can be together with me

Leonel’s heart shattered.

tightly in his arms and whispered, “I

that moment,

calmly, as if she had

tried to speak, but

Evelyn rushed into her arms, softly calling

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