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.

the

“How is everything?”

on

“She’s doing well.

more than

eager to meet the

Rena expressed her desire to be

interjected,

Evelyn clung to his hand,

the doctor intervened,

grew distant as he leaned against the wall, staring at the delivery room

from the adjacent delivery room, a stark reminder of the pain childbirth could

complexion turned pale, his fingers trembling

that moment, he was filled with

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

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