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 ear, and fear

she couldn’t

her grandmother’s silence, and her mother’s

Evelyn knew she had many people who

felt like no one

said in a low

you come back, it doesn’t matter if I can’t hear from one

I have another one.

to

that you and Mom can

Leonel’s heart shattered.

Evelyn tightly in his arms and

that moment, Alexis regained

calmly, as if she had

tried to speak, but

rushed into her arms, softly calling

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