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

the point of all

Leonel couldn’t answer.

he couldn’t let Alexis

did, she

she’d find

become an awkward

that, so even if she despised him, he

morning, Leonel and Evelyn were

bathed Alexis

she padded barefoot on the soft carpet, opening the

a familiar sight greeted

there was lots of maple trees just Like the one she and Leonel had planted

planted

She understood his intent.

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