Alexis and Leonel locked eyes, their eyes revealing a mix of complex emotions.

It was the first time they had experienced such close contact since Leonel announced he had a girlfriend.

After a moment, Alexis regained composure and asked, “Why didn’t you bring your girlfriend?”

Leonel inquired, “Would you prefer if I brought her along?”

Alexis remained silent.

She believed speaking too much would reveal her inability to move on, especially with so many people present.

Leonel chose not to push further.

He suggested Edwin take his place while he attended to his little girl.

Despite his attempts to maintain composure, his leg proved troublesome.

He even found it challenging to stand, let alone carry Cordelia.

Alexis noticed something amiss.

she remarked casually, “Is your gout

isn’t

felt the warmth lingering in

you

at a

Leonel asked, “How have you been lately?

you found

posed this

the reality of their numerous

cast her eyes downward and chuckled

someone, I’ll

leg and murmured,

exchange felt rather

attentively, to the point where he lost the game of

it off as just an off day, he insisted on another round and requested a

gathered the pieces and

more rounds, you’d still

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