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.

Alexis looked up at Leonel in

of

Leonel couldn’t answer.

knew was he couldn’t let

he did, she

she’d find

Leonel would just become an

that, so even if she

Alexis woke early the next morning,

Alexis who was feeling

duvet, she padded barefoot on

familiar sight greeted

maple trees just Like the one she and Leonel had

had planted them

She understood his intent.

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