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.

she was burdened with the inability

looked at Leonel, she couldn’t help but

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

Evelyn knew she had many

felt like no one

said in

matter if I can’t hear

I have another one.

have to pursue being

more to me is that you and

Leonel’s heart shattered.

held Evelyn tightly in his arms and whispered, “I promise I’ll

moment,

them calmly, as if she

to speak, but the words

rushed into her arms, softly

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