This summer proved to be hotter than the previous ones.

In the final stages of her pregnancy, Alexis lost her appetite and struggled to sleep, resulting in the fetus being smaller than average for the month. Waylen and Rena grew increasingly anxious. Despite their efforts to help Alexis, nothing seemed to improve her condition.

Concern for Alexis and the baby weighed heavily on everyone in the family.

Leonel stuck to his routine of picking up Evelyn and Daniel and bringing them to his place. While Daniel went to cram school on Saturdays, Evelyn stayed home with Leonel.

Over six months had passed, and the kids had grown nicer toward Leonel. However, their once-close bond had dwindled.