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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.

that I should never

ward to answer

warmth in his eyes replaced by a flicker of something

his

hesitated, caught off guard by the sudden change in

look, trying to

stay, to reassure him, but another part of me-one that had

sigh, I pressed the answer button, deciding

keeping

voice on the other end was tinged

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

my hand tightened, and I could feel

at him, noting the tension in

knew what he was thinking, and it amused

Leon," I replied, deliberately keeping my

1

meet at the Silver

voice evaporated, replaced

wanted to

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Elizabeth.

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

that Leon?" he asked, his voice clipped.

an eyebrow, surprised that

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

sound laced

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