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.

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

she looked at Leonel, she couldn’t

and her mother’s indifference all weighed heavily

struggles, Evelyn knew she had many people who

no one wanted

tears in her eyes, Evelyn said in a low voice, “Dad,

it doesn’t matter if I

I have another one.

to pursue being a

to me is that you and Mom can be

Leonel’s heart shattered.

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

moment, Alexis

at them calmly, as if she had heard

but the

rushed into her arms,

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