He placed the Christmas gift he had brought on the bedside table and then left.

After Leonel exited, Alexis slowly opened her eyes.

In the dim light, she noticed his slight limp as he walked out with difficulty, trying his best to keep quiet- he didn’t want to wake her.

Tears welled up in her eyes.

She watched him leave the room and heard the door close softly behind him.

Sitting up in the dark, Alexis reached for the gift.

It was a red apple.

Bringing it to her nose, she inhaled its fresh fruity scent.

It was a Christmas gift from Leonel.

With a bittersweet feeling, Alexis took a cautious bite.

The apple was both sweet and tart, delicious.

slept well after that episode, dreaming of her

daylight

the clock, it was already

knowing she needed to

stairs,

rose early this

kids wanted to see the

already taken them to

be playing in

Alexis paused, momentarily stunned.

slowly sat at the kitchen table, half-heartedly

nudging her, she eventually

few rings,

voice, he asked, “What’s

a moment of hesitation, Alexis said, “I heard you took the

take care of

be

might have

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