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.

was surprisingly Lengthy for two people

had places to be, Alexis took the initiative to

she pointed out, gesturing towards the waiting

kids, just give

at Alexis, his eyes

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

limo, his gaze fixed on Alexis until the car

suddenly gripped the door handle, his forehead

strain Leonel

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

help, Leonel managed to get into the back seat,

pain, Leonel was grappling with his pride and the

as less than he was, as a man confined

of his former self, reliant on others for mobility, his

eyes and clenched his teeth, trying to will away the

the driver

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