Perhaps it was because neither of them had anticipated this unexpected encounter.

Alexis’ gaze quickly dropped to Leonel’s legs, questioning the reality of what she saw.

There was a brief flicker of panic in Leonel’s eyes, but it swiftly passed as he regained his composed demeanor.

Then, to her surprise, Leonel stood up from the wheelchair.

Little Cordelia, now eight months old, recognized Leonel’s face from their video chats.

She reached out her small hands and mumbled, “Daddy… Daddy.

Leonel looked at his daughter with a faint smile, a tender moment amidst the unexpected reunion.

Compelled by Cordelia’s recognition, Alexis walked over with her.

The person Leonel had been speaking with-senior executives from his company-acknowledged Alexis and Cordelia with polite nods before departing in another vehicle, leaving her and Leonel alone.

Cordelia into

he took his daughter, Leonel nearly lost his balance, quickly steadying himself by

nearly overwhelming for Leonel, yet his face lit up

was

affection, the unique scent of his baby girl

a moment, he turned to Alexis, his

you come

some business at the firm, and

stay for long?”

so,”

let go of Cordelia, holding her

was almost completely leaning on

the wheelchair again, she asked with a hint of concern, “Your legs… What

followed her gaze down to his legs, pausing for a

some

It’s nothing serious.

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