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.

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assistant was her usual companion, easing

a friendly face to the Fowlers, presented Alexis with

painted a picture of

beamed, relief washing over

struggle with her feelings towards the

the image of her daughter,

assistant glanced over, seeing a resemblance unsaid, holding her

the room, Alexis

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

Alexis’ voice was

“I don’t want these.

her before shifting

he inquired, “Is this visit

Alexis was

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