Chapter 115

"Where does it hurt?" I asked, my tone gentle yet firm. "And what kind of pain is it?"

Leo remained silent, his jaw clenched as if struggling with some internal battle.

I waited, my fingers tracing the contours of his leg, searching for any sign of injury.

After a long moment, Leo finally spoke, his voice barely above a whisper.

"Come closer... I'll tell you where it hurts."

he fluorescent lights of the hospital hallway flickered as I padded over to Leo's bed, a little puzzled by the look of desperation in his eyes.

He had always been strong, even in the face of adversity, but now, he seemed vulnerable, almost childlike in his plea for me to stay.

"Please, don't leave me," he whispered, his voice trembling slightly. "It hurts when you're not here."

I rolled my eyes, pushing away the flicker of concern that threatened to surface.

His words felt too familiar, too practiced, like he was playing a part he knew all too well.

"Leo, you're just trying to manipulate me again," I said, my tone sharper than I intended. "If you lie to me one more time, I'll never come back."

His hand reached out, trying to grasp mine, but I stepped back, pulling away from his touch.

The look of desperation in his eyes intensified, but I was too angry to care.

of his voice calling after me drowned out

heart skipping a

he could manipulate me with his games, he

learn that I wouldn't be swayed

took a deep breath, trying to push my personal problems

was important, and I couldn't afford

to film a commercial for a luxury car brand, and the stakes were

car, I noticed a crowd

tall, broad-shouldered man was the center of attention, his laughter carrying over the chatter of the

eyes lit up, and

such an honor to work with you today," he said, his

erupt as he walked towards

is that Leon? The captain of

a championship the other

he's even more handsome in

Leon seemed a bit

Elizabeth, I

give me a chance?"

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LAbaba Regretted

Chapter 115

as Leon, the rising star of the

headlines recently, and his talent on

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