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

Alexis took the initiative to

she pointed out, gesturing towards

the kids,

at Alexis, his eyes filled

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

suddenly gripped the

driver, recognizing the strain Leonel was

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

driver’s help, Leonel managed to get into the back seat, his

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

less than he was, as

shadow of his former self, reliant on others

and clenched his teeth, trying to will away

driver quickly offered

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