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

his balance, quickly steadying himself by leaning

nearly overwhelming for Leonel, yet his face lit up with joy

of an eye, Leonel’s face was

unique scent of his baby girl stirring something deep within

he turned to Alexis, his tone

did you come

firm, and I actually got a little

stay for

so,”

to let go of Cordelia, holding

then that Alexis noticed he was almost completely

with a hint of concern, “Your

down to his legs, pausing for a moment before meeting her eyes

other day, I had some seafood that triggered

It’s nothing serious.

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