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

nearly lost his balance, quickly steadying himself

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

of an eye, Leonel’s face was covered in

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

Alexis, his tone

did you

a faint smile, Alexis responded, “There’s some business at the firm, and I actually got a little

you stay for long?”

suppose so,”

let go of Cordelia,

was then that Alexis noticed he was almost completely leaning on the

the wheelchair again, she asked with a hint of concern,

legs, pausing for a moment before meeting her eyes

other day, I had some seafood

It’s nothing serious.

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