Their shared birthdays were few, their partings many.

Yet, he held onto the tradition of acknowledging her day, regardless of their estrangement.

Dawn barely broke when Alexis rose, a day of appointments ahead, starting with a visit to her doctor.

On her way out, her eyes brushed over the abandoned gifts.

She paused, and then tasked the receptionist with their return to Leonel, scribbling down his number.

As the receptionist gathered the items, she mused silently on their cost.

Such extravagance seemed an unnecessary extravagance.

As Alexis settled into the car, she dialed her father.

“Dad, I’m off for a prenatal check-up,” she announced into the phone.

Waylen’s surprise at her solo departure was palpable even through the phone.

‘s BunnyBookery

her usual companion, easing the

and the doctor, a friendly face to the Fowlers, presented Alexis with an

vibrant hues painted a picture of

beamed, relief washing

that Alexis might struggle with her feelings towards

of her daughter, a quiet joy blooming

a resemblance

room,

unshaken from the night before, clutching a large bag that, in all

corridor, Alexis’ voice was a

“I don’t want these.

gaze lingered on her before shifting to the papers

he inquired, “Is this visit for

from Alexis was all the confirmation he

see the

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