His gaze shifted to Alexis.

“She looks a lot like you as a child.

Alexis just smiled, offering no reply.

Leonel felt a pang of disappointment.

Then, Cordelia started bawling.

Her face flushed, legs kicking furiously.

Leonel scooped her up, checking her diaper with one hand.

It was dry.

Glancing at Alexis, he suggested, “She’s hungry, maybe?”

His remark hung in the air, awkward.

been divorced a while and baby talk was

Alexis

Leonel’s words, Alexis murmured, “Bring

as he handed the crying

and this was a rare touch after

felt her

fabric, it stirred something

“Alexis,” he whispered.

the baby

said softly, “You

said what I needed

stood close, their baby nestled between

arm over her shoulder,

“Alexis, please.

Give us another shot.

I won’t…”

His words trailed off.

had stiffened under his touch,

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