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.

years old, she was burdened with the inability

when she looked at Leonel, she

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

she had many people who

it felt like no

tears in her eyes, Evelyn said in

come back, it doesn’t matter

I have another one.

to pursue

to me is that you and Mom can be together

Leonel’s heart shattered.

in his arms and whispered, “I promise I’ll get your

that moment, Alexis

gazed at them calmly, as if she had

to speak, but the

awake, Evelyn rushed into her

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