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 who had decided to go

to be, Alexis

here,” she pointed out, gesturing towards

you want to see the kids, just give

Alexis, his eyes

assist, loading the

gaze fixed on

gone, Leonel suddenly gripped the door

recognizing the strain Leonel was under, rushed to

do you have to be so stubborn? It would be

Leonel managed to get into the back seat,

was grappling with his pride and the fear of appearing diminished

of being seen as less than he

former self, reliant on others for

these thoughts overwhelmed him, Leonel closed his eyes and clenched his teeth, trying to

his distress, the driver quickly offered

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