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

a tough little guy, lingered in his mother’s

to freshen up, Alexis

when she noticed it had

‘s BunnyBookery

was covered in over ten inches of snow, making it difficult to walk, much less

glanced at the food container again, surmising that Leonel must have made the food that morning and brought it

her and their kids,

fingers, absentmindedly tracing a

back to herself, she realized what

door opened

drew,

“Alexis?”

pattern from the window, Alexis turned to face Leonel,

“Daniel’s fever has subsided.

He’s better now.

can go

closed the door behind

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