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 the

face to the Fowlers, presented Alexis with an ultrasound

hues painted a picture

beamed, relief washing over

might struggle with

daughter,

seeing a resemblance

the room, Alexis

night before, clutching a large bag that, in all likelihood, contained the 32

quiet corridor, Alexis’ voice was

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gaze lingered on her before shifting to the papers in

he inquired, “Is this visit for the prenatal

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