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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check-up went smoothly, and the doctor, a friendly face to the Fowlers, presented

vibrant hues painted a

doctor beamed, relief

fears that Alexis might struggle with

absorbed the image of her daughter, a

glanced over, seeing a

the room, Alexis

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

quiet corridor, Alexis’ voice was a

“I don’t want these.

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he inquired, “Is this visit for the

Alexis was

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