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

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

hues painted a picture of

doctor beamed, relief

Alexis might struggle with her feelings towards the baby,

her daughter,

a resemblance unsaid, holding her

the room, Alexis

before, clutching a large bag

quiet corridor, Alexis’ voice was

“I don’t want these.

shifting to the papers

whisper, he inquired, “Is this visit for the prenatal

from Alexis was all the

see the ultrasound

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