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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was her usual companion, easing the burden of

doctor, a friendly face to the Fowlers, presented

hues painted a picture

the doctor beamed, relief washing over

harbored fears that Alexis might struggle with her feelings towards the baby,

image of her daughter, a quiet joy blooming as she

over, seeing a resemblance unsaid,

room, Alexis

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

corridor, Alexis’

“I don’t want these.

lingered on her before shifting to the

he inquired, “Is this visit for

from Alexis was

I see the ultrasound

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