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Chapter 78

BETA stepped back, sensing that Leo was on the verge of another outburst.

He had seen this pattern before, the way Leo's mood darkened whenever Elizabeth was involved.

It was as if she had become his anchor, and without her, he was adrift.

But then, as if on a whim, Leo picked up his phone and dialed a number.

BETA watched in surprise as Leo's entire demeanor shifted, his voice softening as he spoke into the phone.

s the first day in Serevia City," Leo said, his tone gentle, almost tender.

"How are you feeling? Are you adjusting to everything?"

Panther, Leo's BETA was stunned by the change.

The gruff, irritable man who had just thrown papers across the room seemed like a different person now.

Whoever was on the other end of the line had managed to calm him, to bring out a side of Leo that few ever saw. Beta stood quietly, unsure of what to make of this transformation.

He didn't know what

been soothed, the storm in his eyes receding just a

had once been feared for his cold-bloodedness, now struggling with emotions

As I sat

other man said that had

had stirred within me, my phone rang, abruptly cutting

of inexplicable relief washed over me, offering a much-needed escape from the intensity of

to Rolin that I needed to take the call and moved to the side, grateful

glanced at the screen, I

hearing

voice steady yet laced with a hint of concern, "It's nighttime where you are, isn't it? Why aren't you asleep? How

concern, a softness

night," I repli

a bit of insomnia, I guess. It's been a

some rest, Liz. You need to be at your best for

pause, and then

frowned, worried

not good for you," I found myself saying, the words slipping out before I could

picking up his cigarette case, hesitating for a moment before

a low voice, "Talking to you always calms me down, even if it's just hearing

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bit more, the conversation lighter now, filled with small reassurances and words

hung up, I turned back to Rolin, who was

moonlight illuminated his figure, making him appear almost ethereal, yet undeniably