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

the point of

Leonel couldn’t answer.

knew was he

did, she might never

she’d find

an awkward memory she’d rather

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

Alexis woke early the next morning, Leonel and Evelyn

Alexis who was feeling oddly

she padded barefoot on the soft carpet, opening the

a familiar sight greeted

trees just Like the one she and

planted them

She understood his intent.

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