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 who had decided

be, Alexis took the initiative to end their

she pointed out, gesturing towards the waiting

want to see the kids, just give

at Alexis, his eyes filled with

car, Leonel’s driver quickly stepped in to assist, loading

quietly against the limo, his gaze fixed

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

strain Leonel was

to be so stubborn? It would be okay if you just stayed in the wheelchair,”

driver’s help, Leonel managed to get into

his pride and the fear of appearing diminished

less than he

he felt like a shadow of his former self,

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

the driver quickly offered him

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