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.

conversation was surprisingly Lengthy for two people who had decided to

be, Alexis

pointed out, gesturing towards the

see the kids, just give me a

his eyes filled

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

limo, his gaze fixed on Alexis until

suddenly gripped the door handle, his forehead

Leonel was under, rushed

be okay if you just

into the back seat, his back also drenched

was grappling with his pride and

as less than he was, as a

former self, reliant

and clenched his teeth, trying to will

his distress, the driver

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