AFTER I AMAZED 156

Chapter 156

Itis hand reached for my cheek, and he bent down, intent on kissing me.

But I raised my hand, stopping him just inches from my lips.

"Leo..." I whispered, unsure of what was happening between us.

His expression flickered, a flash of surprise before his usual confident demeanor returned,

He straightened up, but the heat in his eyes hadn't faded,

then, my phone buzzed, cutting through the thick tension between us.

1 glanced at it-Kolin

Leo's eyes narrowed as he caught sight of the name on the screen,

His jaw clenched, the shift in his mood palpable.

He turned away, walking to the window and pushing it open.

A gust of night air entered the room as he pulled out a cigarette, lighting it with a flick of his wrist.

He smoked in silence, his back to me, the once warm atmosphere now cold, distant,

Yet I knew he was listening, ears pricked, waiting to hear what I'd say,

I hesitated for a moment, then pressed 'answer. "Hello, Rolin."

through the

the attack. I managed to acquire a rare medicine from the witches. It's a salve-powerful, and it can heal any wound inflicted, no matter how severe, I'll have

valuable. I'm not even injured. Leo's the one hurt. You're out investigating hunters, you

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was silent for a beat, and when he spoke again,

It's yours to decide how to use,

by Rolin's

Leo had never been on good terms, and yet here he was, offering something precious enough

respond, Leo strode over and snatched the phone from my hand, his expression

need your potion," he said flatly. "Sherry and I are fine. In fact, we're about to...

Rolín laughed on the other end of the line, a knowing

a love rival? I'm hoping Elizabeth will remember my goodness and give me more chances.

1

Leo's expression darken. His jaw tightened, and the

hung up the phone, the finality

of confusion, and when I reached for my phone, Leo didn't move,

eternity, his voice emerged,

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to give up

but laugh bitterly, tears threatening

to choose. Give me back my

I quickly dialed Rolin back

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