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.

to feel bad

a tough little guy, lingered in his mother’s embrace

to freshen up, Alexis walked over to

noticed it had snowed

‘s BunnyBookery

was covered in over ten inches of snow,

food container again, surmising that Leonel must

he treated her and their kids, the

tracing a maple leaf on the

she

door opened and Leonel

what she drew, his Adam’s apple

“Alexis?”

window, Alexis turned to face Leonel, her voice

“Daniel’s fever has subsided.

He’s better now.

go

closed the door

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