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

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

his embrace, her activity nearly overwhelming for Leonel, yet his

face was covered in

the unique scent of his baby girl

moment, he turned to Alexis, his tone

you come back

the firm, and

for long?” Leonel

suppose so,”

let go of Cordelia,

that Alexis noticed he was almost completely leaning on

at the wheelchair again, she asked with a hint of concern, “Your

gaze down to his legs, pausing for a moment

I had some seafood that triggered my

It’s nothing serious.

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