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.

people

probably had places to be, Alexis took the initiative

out, gesturing towards

see the kids, just

Alexis, his eyes

in to assist, loading the luggage into

limo, his gaze fixed on Alexis until the car

Leonel suddenly gripped the door handle, his forehead beaded with cold

strain Leonel was

do you have to be so stubborn? It would be okay if you

into the back seat, his

the physical pain, Leonel was grappling with his pride and the fear

less than

a shadow of his former self, reliant

these thoughts overwhelmed him, Leonel closed his eyes and clenched his teeth, trying

driver quickly offered him

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