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.

just ten years old, she was burdened with the inability to hear from one

at Leonel, she couldn’t help but feel sorry

her grandmother’s silence, and her mother’s

own struggles, Evelyn knew she had many

like no

eyes, Evelyn said in a low voice, “Dad, I’m

doesn’t matter if I can’t hear from one

I have another one.

have to pursue

me is that you and Mom can be

Leonel’s heart shattered.

his arms and whispered,

that moment,

them calmly, as

to speak, but the

rushed into her arms, softly calling her

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