Chapter

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"Sure, Leon. I'd be happy to keep in touch," I replied, accepting the small card he offered.

It took three days to shoot this commercial, and these days I was fully engaged in my work until my assistant told me that Leo was calling me a lot these days.

It was only at this time that I remembered that it was the day when I had to go for Leo's health checkup.

By late afternoon, I once again arrived at the hospital.

When I entered Leo's room, he was awake, his face lighting up the moment he saw me.

Ezabeth, you finally came back," he said, his voice filled with relief.

I offered him a small smile as reply.

"Relax, you're close to recovery."

I reached out and placed my hand on his leg, focusing on my healing abilities.

Leo's voice trailed off as he said, "I'm so happy to see you, not because I'm looking forward to you treating me, but because

My heart skipped a beat and I didn't know how to respond, so I could only silently bow my head and heal.

Just as I was about to start, my phone rang, the ringing breaking the silence of the room.

I hesitated and pulled out my phone, recognising the number on the screen.

It was Leon calling.

I should never answer that call in front

I was about to step out of the ward to answer the call, Leo's hand shot out, gripping mine

face had suddenly turned grim, the usual warmth in his eyes replaced by

go," he murmured, his

hesitated, caught off guard by the

trying to read the emotions swirling

him, but another part of me-one that had been hurt too

I pressed the answer button,

said, keeping my tone light

on the other end

not disturbing you. I was wondering if you'd like

grip on my hand tightened, and I could

him, noting the tension in his jaw and the way

he was thinking, and it

replied, deliberately

1

at the Silver

In Leon's voice

wanted to see

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perfect, Miss Elizabeth. I'll

I turned back to Leo, who was now scowling, his expression

voice clipped. "The

eyebrow, surprised that he knew about

Why? Do you follow hockey?" I asked, genuinely curious. "Is he good?

snorted, the sound laced

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