Alexis buried her face in the pillow, feeling exhausted.

After a bit, she murmured, “Dad, I need a breather.

Tell him he can come back in a few days.

Waylen stayed quiet, swiftly settling baby Cordelia in her stroller.

The little one blinked, still getting used to the world just inches away.

Her eyes wide open, she gave a tiny shake of her head.

Unable to resist, Waylen planted a ki*s on Cordelia’s soft locks.

Cordelia sported only a bit of hair, unlike most babies.

tangle of dark

got that

baby, Waylen couldn’t

lingered, watching the

the door,

the word “dad”

“How’s Alexis?

on

pause, Waylen met Leonel’s gaze, saying, “Alexis

down but quickly suggested, “Hey, you and mom have your hands

can stay with me

got time this

“Don’t go

Leonel fell silent.

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