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.

asleep, Alexis looked up at

the point of

Leonel couldn’t answer.

knew was he couldn’t

did, she might never

find

an awkward memory she’d

if she despised him, he refused to

next morning, Leonel and Evelyn were gone from

bathed Alexis who was

barefoot on the soft carpet, opening

familiar sight greeted

maple trees just Like the one she and Leonel

planted

She understood his intent.

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