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.

placed Cordelia into

his daughter, Leonel nearly lost his balance, quickly steadying himself by leaning against

her activity nearly overwhelming for Leonel, yet

was

ki*ses with affection, the unique scent of his baby girl stirring something deep

a moment, he turned to Alexis, his tone calm and

you

Alexis responded, “There’s some business at the firm, and I actually got a little homesick after being away for so

stay for

suppose so,” Alexis replied

reluctant to let go of Cordelia, holding her

was

again, she asked with a hint of concern, “Your

gaze down to his legs, pausing for

day, I had some

It’s nothing serious.

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