Leonel hesitated to hand little Cordelia back to her, lingering a moment with one more gentle ki*s on the cheek.

Cordelia wasn’t having any of it, though.

Once back in Alexis’ arms, she pouted, visibly upset about leaving her dad.

Seeing her reaction, Leonel couldn’t help but smile and tease.

“Wow, someone’s got a bit of a temper, huh?” His voice was light, trying to coax a smile from the little one.

Cordelia responded by burying her face in Alexis’ shoulder, pointedly ignoring Leonel.

Leonel watched the exchange, a mix of amusement and a touch of sadness in his eyes.

After a moment, he turned back to Alexis.

“She’s amazing, Alexis.

You’ve really done a great job with her,” he complimented sincerely.

two people who had decided to go their

places to be, Alexis took the initiative to end

she pointed out, gesturing towards the waiting

want to see the kids, just give me a

his

walked towards her car, Leonel’s driver quickly stepped in to assist, loading the luggage into the trunk and helping Alexis and Cordelia into

quietly against the limo, his gaze fixed on Alexis until

the

recognizing the strain Leonel was under,

be okay if you just stayed in the wheelchair,” he chided

Leonel managed to get into the back seat, his back also drenched with

grappling with his pride and the fear of appearing diminished in

bear the thought of being seen as less

self, reliant on others for mobility, his independence stripped

him, Leonel closed his eyes and clenched his teeth, trying to will away

distress, the driver quickly offered him

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