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.

his mind, the weight of it draining the color from his

Cordelia Fowler…

did Alexis pick

himself onto the bench, his face draining

while later, he seemed to come to terms with it, just like

ultrasound image, he saw a delicate little being with features

contemplated the child’s origin and Alexis’ unwavering determination to protect

to stop

it held the image of the child of

out his phone and edited a message, pausing to read it

emotional, he pondered how he and Alexis had reached

avoided seeing or speaking to

she brought him home, she was so happy

is

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