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.

burdened with the inability to hear from one ear,

when she looked at Leonel, she

grandfather’s scolding, her grandmother’s silence, and her mother’s

she had

like no one wanted

in her eyes, Evelyn said in a

back, it doesn’t matter

I have another one.

have to pursue

is that you and Mom can

Leonel’s heart shattered.

held Evelyn tightly in his arms and whispered,

that moment, Alexis

at them calmly, as

tried to speak, but the

Evelyn rushed into her arms,

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