Jet-lagged and lacking appetite, Alexis refused food.

Leonel didn’t push.

When Evelyn tired herself out, he carried her up, bathing her.

She seemed genuinely happy.

Kids were always confused about adult arguments.

After Evelyn bathed, Leonel handed her to Alexis.

He met Alexis’ gaze as he said, “She’s sleeping with you now.

I’ll let her sleep alone after she gets used to this place.

Ignoring him, Alexis cradled the girl gently.

Evelyn drifted off quickly.

asleep, Alexis looked up at Leonel

the point of all this

Leonel couldn’t answer.

was he couldn’t let

she might

find

an awkward memory

didn’t want that, so even if she despised him, he refused

woke early the next morning, Leonel

bathed Alexis who

duvet, she padded barefoot on the soft carpet, opening the

familiar

of maple trees just Like the one she and Leonel had planted on her parents’

planted them

She understood his intent.

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