Leonel absorbed her words, a silence enveloping him.

Alexis withdrew her hand decisively and strode toward the elevator.

The assistant placed the ultrasound results into Leonel’s hand before rushing after Alexis.

A shiver ran through Leonel’s hand, his unease visible.

He bowed his head to behold the ultrasound’s colorful display.

The contours of the baby’s face hinted at innocence not yet touched by the world.

She was indeed beautiful.

A buzz broke his focus—a message had arrived.

Alexis had sent a text, concise and profound.

“Her name is Cordelia Fowler.

the weight of it draining the color

Cordelia Fowler…

Alexis

draining of color as he whispered the baby’s

seemed to come to terms with it, just like he had

delicate little being with features resembling Alexis, but he could

of dizziness swept over him as he contemplated the child’s origin

was enough to stop him from making

heart, knowing it held the image of the child of

to read it over for a long

he pondered how he and

seeing or

him home, she was so happy

is a beautiful

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