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

places to be, Alexis took the initiative

ride’s here,” she pointed out, gesturing towards the

kids, just give me a call,

looked at Alexis, his

loading the luggage into the trunk and helping Alexis and Cordelia into the

leaned quietly against the limo, his gaze fixed on Alexis

they were gone, Leonel suddenly gripped the door handle, his forehead

recognizing the strain Leonel was

be so stubborn? It would be okay if you just stayed

get into the back seat, his back also

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

couldn’t bear the thought of being seen as less

former self, reliant

overwhelmed him, Leonel closed his eyes and clenched his teeth, trying

distress, the driver

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