After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

Chapter 16

Leo's eyes followed mine, landing on the lipstick. His expression shifted instantly.

His body tensed, and for a moment, the air between us grew heavy with unspoken words.

As he settled into the driver's seat, he broke the silence.

"Aria and I were on a work trip recently, she dropped her bag, and I guess that's when it fell out."

I kept my gaze fixed on the passing streets, the tension between us thickening as we neared Emma's apartment.

"Aria didn't want to sit in the back. She thought it would be rude. But I promise, from now

on-"

place is close. Let's stop here. I'll walk

the car, his frustration

hear what I

I was already halfway out of the car,

conversation.

you," I replied, my voice deliberately casual as I threw him a forced

I'm not

his response. Instead, I focused on Emma, taking my time getting her inside, trying to steady my own swirling thoughts. When I finally returned to the car, the lipstick was gone, replaced by the

of disinfectant.

my sense of smell had

alcohol,