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.

Evelyn asleep, Alexis looked up at Leonel in the

point of

Leonel couldn’t answer.

he knew was he couldn’t

she

find someone

an awkward

that, so even if she despised him, he

Alexis woke early the next morning, Leonel

Alexis who was feeling oddly

padded barefoot on the

a familiar sight

of maple trees just Like the one she

had planted

She understood his intent.

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