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

pointed out, gesturing towards

want to see the kids, just give

at Alexis, his eyes

walked towards her car, Leonel’s driver quickly stepped in to assist, loading the luggage into the trunk and helping

gaze fixed on Alexis

gone, Leonel suddenly gripped the door handle,

the strain Leonel was under, rushed to

It would be okay if you just stayed

managed to get into the back seat, his back also drenched

with his pride and the fear of appearing

being seen as less than he was, as a man confined to a

of his former self, reliant on others for mobility,

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

the driver quickly offered him

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