Caught in a haze of discomfort, her mind drifted through a myriad of memories with Leonel- both joyful and painful.

After a moment, the doctor asked softly, “Would you like someone with you during the delivery?”

Previously, Leonel had been by Alexis’ side when Daniel was born.

Now, despite their divorce, Leonel was the father and he waited just outside.

Under the stark light of the delivery room, Alexis, resting her face against the pillow, gently shook her head, tears slipping from the corners of her eyes.

The doctor softly touched Alexis’ cheek and whispered, “I’ll step out for a moment to speak with your parents.

Alexis nodded in agreement.

Throughout, she made no inquiries about Leonel.

Exiting the delivery room, the doctor closed the door with a gentle click.

approached the doctor with

“How is everything?”

a comforting pat on Rena’s hand, the

“She’s doing well.

delivery will take more than two hours, and the baby is

eager

expressed her desire to

Leonel, his voice hoarse, interjected, “Mom, let me be with

clung to his hand, her

the doctor intervened,

gaze grew distant as he leaned against the wall, staring

the adjacent delivery room, a

complexion turned pale,

he

had wanted a baby primarily to keep Alexis close, but now, she was enduring

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