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

a friendly face to the

hues painted a picture

beamed, relief washing

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

the image of her daughter, a quiet joy blooming as she

a resemblance unsaid, holding her

the room, Alexis

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

quiet corridor, Alexis’ voice

“I don’t want these.

gaze lingered on her before shifting to the papers in the

inquired, “Is this visit for the prenatal

nod from Alexis was all the

I see the ultrasound

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