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

she couldn’t help but feel

her

struggles, Evelyn knew she had many

felt like no

eyes, Evelyn said in a low voice,

back, it doesn’t matter if I

I have another one.

have to

that you and Mom can

Leonel’s heart shattered.

tightly in his arms and whispered,

that moment, Alexis regained

at them calmly, as if she had heard their

tried to speak, but

Evelyn rushed into her arms,

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