By early morning, Alexis woke up to find that Leonel had already left.

The room was warm and cozy, yet the essence of his presence had faded.

At Daniel’s bedside, there was a new food container holding the breakfast Leonel had made earlier that morning.

Inside the container were a few snacks, so delicately made that their careful preparation was evident.

Concerned that Alexis might be upset, Daniel refrained from eating them.

In a gentle voice, Alexis said, “Go freshen up and come have breakfast.

You love these, don’t you?”

Daniel hesitated, almost speaking but then thought better of it.

Alexis approached him, pulling him into a hug and giving him a ki*s.

“Those adult things are between daddy and mommy.

You and Evelyn love your daddy, and he’s ready to look after you.

That’s all that matters.

don’t need to feel

little guy, lingered in

up, Alexis walked over

was when she noticed it

‘s BunnyBookery

of snow, making it difficult to

must have made the food that morning and

he treated her and their kids, the more it pained

extended her slender fingers, absentmindedly tracing a maple leaf on

back to herself, she realized what

the door opened and Leonel

what she drew,

“Alexis?”

the pattern from the window, Alexis turned to

“Daniel’s fever has subsided.

He’s better now.

go about

closed the door

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