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.

two people who had decided to go their separate

be, Alexis took the initiative to

she pointed out, gesturing towards

to see the kids, just give

looked at Alexis, his

Leonel’s driver quickly stepped in to assist, loading the luggage into the

his gaze fixed on Alexis until the

suddenly gripped the door handle, his forehead beaded with

strain Leonel was under, rushed to

you have to be so stubborn? It would be

to get into the back seat, his back

Leonel was grappling with his pride and the fear

thought of being seen as less than he was, as a

self,

him, Leonel closed his eyes and clenched his teeth, trying to will away

distress, the driver quickly offered

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