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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.

never answer that call in front of

out of the ward to answer the call, Leo's hand shot out,

in his eyes replaced by a flicker of something

his voice

by the

long look, trying to read the emotions swirling

me wanted to stay, to reassure him, but another part of me-one that had been hurt too many

pressed the answer button, deciding to take the

keeping my tone light

other end

hope I'm not disturbing you. I was wondering if you'd like to have dinner with me tomorrow

tightened, and I could feel his eyes burning into

in his jaw and the

knew what he was thinking, and it amused me

I replied, deliberately

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sounds nice. How about we meet at the

Leon's voice evaporated, replaced by

to

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perfect, Miss Elizabeth. I'll see you

I turned back to Leo, who was now scowling,

asked, his voice clipped. "The hockey player everyone's been talking

surprised that

Do you follow hockey?" I asked, genuinely curious. "Is he good? I didn't pay much attention

sound laced

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