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

of

Leonel couldn’t answer.

he couldn’t

did, she might

find

just become an awkward memory she’d

want that, so even if she despised him, he refused

Alexis woke early the next morning, Leonel and Evelyn were gone

light bathed Alexis

padded barefoot on the soft carpet,

there, a familiar sight greeted

was lots of maple trees just Like the one she and

planted

She understood his intent.

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