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."

the speaker, smooth

it can heal any wound inflicted, no matter how severe,

too valuable. I'm not even injured. Leo's the one hurt.

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for a beat, and when he spoke again, his voice

you. It's yours to decide how to use, no matter

frowned, surprised by

yet here he was, offering something precious enough to save a

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

your potion," he said flatly. "Sherry and I are fine. In fact, we're about to... get busy in making out. Don't call

but Rolín laughed on the other end of the line, a knowing chuckle that only irritated Leo

you think I'm so kind as to help a love rival? I'm hoping Elizabeth will remember my goodness

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expression darken. His jaw tightened, and the conversation felt like a powder keg

phone, the finality of the action echoing in the

Leo didn't move, his grip on

eternity,

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give up on me and choose

help but laugh bitterly, tears threatening

my phone, and don't ever

the phone, and I quickly dialed Rolin back to express my

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