Chapter 3727

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.

for two people who had decided to go their

had places to be, Alexis took the initiative

here,” she pointed out, gesturing towards

you want to see the kids,

looked at Alexis, his eyes filled

to assist, loading the luggage into the trunk and helping Alexis and

Leonel leaned quietly against the limo, his gaze fixed on Alexis until

the door handle, his forehead beaded with cold

Leonel was

would be okay if you just stayed in the wheelchair,” he chided

the driver’s help, Leonel managed to get into the

with his pride and the fear of appearing diminished in Alexis’

of being seen as less than he was,

shadow of his former self, reliant on others for mobility,

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

driver quickly

bit,” he said, knowing well that the medication might not fully ease the pain but

so we can

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