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.

while and baby talk

days post-birth, Alexis

Alexis murmured, “Bring

he handed

was a rare touch after so

hadn’t felt her touch

it

“Alexis,” he whispered.

cradled the baby

she said softly, “You can head

what

their

over

“Alexis, please.

Give us another shot.

I won’t…”

His words trailed off.

had stiffened under his touch, resisting

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