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

post-birth, Alexis

Alexis murmured, “Bring

he handed the crying

was a rare

hadn’t felt her touch

fabric, it stirred

“Alexis,” he whispered.

cradled the

she said softly, “You can

what I needed

close, their baby nestled

an arm over her shoulder,

“Alexis, please.

Give us another shot.

I won’t…”

His words trailed off.

his

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