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 to go

places to be, Alexis took

ride’s here,” she pointed out,

see the kids, just give me a call,

looked at Alexis, his

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

quietly against the limo, his gaze fixed

suddenly gripped the door handle, his forehead beaded with

the strain Leonel was under,

be okay if

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

the physical pain, Leonel was grappling with his pride and

less than

like a shadow of his former self, reliant on others for

closed his eyes and clenched

distress, the driver

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