Silvia Davis POV I gazed at Alex, silently pleading with him to understand the overwhelming surge of emotions coursing through me. With my ankle throbbing in pain, the mere thought of stepping out and facing this moment was daunting. All I wanted was to sprint forward, letting the rush of feelings engulf me without restraint. Thankfully, Alex sensed my unspoken plea. He exited the car and tenderly opened my door, sweeping me up into his arms with a gentle strength that both comforted and emboldened me. As he carried me towards the house, my heart raced with a whirlwind of emotions. It had been days since I last held my daughter in my arms, and now, despite the pain throbbing in my ankle, the prospect of reuniting with her filled me with a sense of urgency and longing that eclipsed any p