Before leaving, Rena murmured, âSheâs fresh out of delivery.
Take it easy, Leonel.
â
His voice tight, Leonel replied, âGot it, mom.
â
After a pause, Rena chose silence, turning to Alexis to say, âIâll go have a word with your doctor.
Then weâre out.
â
Propped against pillows, Alexis nodded.
Once Rena exited, Leonelâs gaze landed on Alexis.
She didnât look great.
The delivery had taken its toll and recovery might take a while.
With tightness in his throat, Leonel spoke up.
âAlexis.
â
Alexis remained composed, meeting his gaze.
âThe babyâs there.
Take a peek, but sheâs out cold.
Donât disturb her.
â
But Leonel couldnât bring himself to move.
He glanced at his ex, the mother of his three kids.
Heâd been trying to win her back ever since they had separated.
âAlexis, let me help.
Iâll respect your wishes.
The kids need a dad.
â
Their ship had sailed long ago.
Despite Alexis trying to keep calm, his words stirred something.
âThe kids are just fine without one,â she snapped.
Leonelâs eyes darkened.
âItâs my fault.
â
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He hoped for another shot.
Tension hung heavy in the air.
Finally, Alexis broke the silence.
She softened.
âLeonel, I get it.
You want us back for the kidsâ sake.
But we know each other too well.
Can we really go back? Being civil is all I can offer.
â
His expression darkened.
Alexis was the one who had just given birth, yet he looked paler than her.
He absorbed her words.
When he looked up, his gaze softened.
âGot it.
â
Alexis knew he wouldnât quit but she felt stuck.
With the baby there, she couldnât be stubborn.
She gestured to the crib.
âDonât you want to meet her?â
Leonel gave a nod.
Approaching the crib, he studied the sleeping baby.
She looked so delicate, breathing softly.
âShe is adorable,â he remarked.