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.

surprisingly Lengthy for two people who had decided

Alexis took

out, gesturing towards the waiting

you want to see the kids, just give me a call,

his eyes

Leonel’s driver quickly stepped in to assist, loading the luggage into the trunk

gaze fixed on Alexis until the car disappeared from

Leonel suddenly gripped the door handle, his forehead

the strain Leonel was under, rushed to support

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

into the back seat, his

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

the thought of being seen as less than

his former self, reliant on

eyes and clenched his teeth, trying to will away the

the driver quickly offered him

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