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.

inability to hear

she couldn’t help but feel sorry

silence, and her mother’s indifference all weighed heavily

struggles, Evelyn knew she had many

no one

in her eyes, Evelyn said in a

if you come back, it doesn’t matter if I can’t

I have another one.

to

you and Mom can be together with me and

Leonel’s heart shattered.

arms and whispered,

that moment,

gazed at them calmly, as if she

to speak, but

Alexis awake, Evelyn rushed into her arms,

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