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.

looked up at Leonel in the

point of all this

Leonel couldn’t answer.

he

he did, she might never

find

just become an awkward memory she’d rather

that, so even if she

Alexis woke early the next morning,

Alexis who was feeling

barefoot on the soft carpet, opening the

there, a familiar

French window, there was lots of maple trees just Like the one she and Leonel had

planted them

She understood his intent.

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