Chapter 3578 Waylen to compromise.
He conceded that the decision was ultimately up to Alexis when she woke up.
Evelyn approached with a pillow in her arms, quietly climbing onto the bed and holding Alexis' arm. Leonel felt a pang of sadness as he watched.
He leaned over to tuck Evelyn in and asked softly, "Can't fall asleep? How about I tell you a story?" Evelyn shook her head.
Burying her face in her mother's arms, she whispered, "I can't hear properly.
Leonel's heart twinged at her words.
Gently stroking Evelyn's hair, he leaned in and whispered, "Evelyn, I'm sorry.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt's all my fault.
" Tears filled Evelyn's eyes.
At just ten years old, she was burdened with the inability to hear from one ear, and fear gripped her heart.
But when she looked at Leonel, she couldn't help but feel sorry for him.
Her grandfather's scolding, her grandmother's silence, and her mother's indifference all weighed heavily on him. Despite her own struggles, Evelyn knew she had many people who loved her.
But it felt like no one wanted her father.
With tears in her eyes, Evelyn said in a low voice, "Dad, I'm really scared.
But if you cback, it doesn't matter if I can't hear from one ear.
I have another one.
I don't have to pursue being a pianist.
What matters more tois that you and Mom can be together withand Danny.
" Leonel's heart shattered.
He held Evelyn tightly in his arms and whispered, "I promise I'll get your ear treated.
" At that moment, Alexis regained consciousness.
She gazed at them calmly, as if she had heard their conversation.
Leonel tried to speak, but the words failed him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNoticing Alexis awake, Evelyn rushed into her arms, softly calling her "Mom.
In the quiet of the night, Evelyn finally drifted off to sleep.
Despite her weakness, Alexis dr@ped a coat over herself and settled on the sofa.
As Leonel approached with a glass of water, he heard her ask, "Where is Anika?" Leonel sat across from Alexis, studying her pale face.
In a low voice, he assured her, "I've taken care of that woman.
You have my word she won't appear in our lives again and she'll never be the able to hurt "She won't appear in our Lives anymore? And never hurt Evelyn again?" Alexis' voice was just as soft.
"Leonel, why didn't you take care of her sooner? Because of you, Evelyn is ve almost deaf mow. Can you restore her hearing?"