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

the point of

Leonel couldn’t answer.

he knew was he couldn’t let

did, she

she’d find someone

would just become an awkward memory she’d rather

want that, so even if she despised

next morning,

bathed Alexis who was

padded barefoot on the soft carpet, opening the

a familiar

trees just Like the one she and Leonel had planted on her parents’ yard when they

had planted them

She understood his intent.

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