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.

chest and turned off

with his battle

had

morning,

into

so he didn’t

while, when he heard footsteps, he struggled into his robe and shuffled to

entered and Leonel

ex-brother-in-law, Marcus carried boxes of local goods, leaning against the door, sneering, “Nova told me some idiot tried going upstairs actually using the stairs last

you were still kicking… Damn it, Leonel!

the cigarette and

looked at his empty hand, smiling

I’ve got

You’re harsh, Marcus.

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