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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

had been

thought filled BETA with a deep sense of unease as he watched Leo, the man who had once been feared for his cold-bloodedness, now struggling with emotions

As I sat

other man said that had

words had stirred within me, my phone rang, abruptly cutting through the

offering a much-needed escape from the

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

I glanced at the screen, I was surprised to

familiar, hearing his voice brought an unexpected warmth to my

he began, his voice steady yet laced with a hint of concern, "It's nighttime where you are, isn't it? Why

little touched by his concern, a softness creeping into my

night," I repli

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

be at your best for the

a pause, and then I heard him cough

worried despite the

not good for you," I found myself

case, hesitating for a moment before tossing it into

Liz?' He said in a low voice, "Talking to you always calms me down, even if it's just hearing your

Chapter 78

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

I turned back to

soft glow of the moonlight illuminated his figure, making him appear

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