In that moment, he was filled with regret. He had wanted a baby primarily to keep Alexis close, but now, she was enduring the agony of labor because of his selfishness.

Waylen, witnessing Leonel's distress, was incensed.

“What good does regret do now? The baby is almost here.”

Leonel murmured an apology.

Disdain flickering across his face, Waylen turned to gaze at the delivery room door, his mind consumed with worry for his daughter. He harbored a fierce urge to confront Leonel more aggressively.