Edwin continued, “Uncle Waylen is holding up. He doesn't speak of it, but it weighs on him."

Alexis knew but chose to distance herself from anything related to Leonel.

Respecting her silence, Edwin didn't push.

He recalled the joy on Alexis' face when she first presented the check. Their bond seemed unbreakable then. What had changed?

As Edwin left, Rena approached Alexis with a bowl of red bean soup.