When Alexis had left Duefron, it had been tough for Leonel.

He’d wait by the window, hoping for her postcards.

Noreen had avoided him then, scared of his repeated question day after day—”Did Alexis send anything?”

But no postcards came.

So he had someone take photos for him.

He missed Alexis and Cordelia dearly.

She was such a cute little girl.

Seeing the pictures, he felt he was watching Cordelia grow.

Her hair started thin, then thickened, just Like Alexis’.

He could still feel the warmth of holding Cordelia at the airport.

Leonel’s hands shook suddenly.

his chest

on with

night had

the morning, the birds chirped

into the

so he

footsteps, he struggled into his robe and shuffled

Leonel

against the door, sneering, “Nova

all night from the pain! I thought I’d see if you were still kicking… Damn it, Leonel!

snatched the cigarette and stubbed it

at his empty

all I’ve got

You’re harsh, Marcus.

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