Chapter 59

Chapter 59

A warm feeling spread through her chest.

Leo had always been like this. Caring, dependable.

Even when the world whispered cruel things, even when people assumed the worst of her, Leo had always stood by her side..

But at the same time, a bitter sadness crept into her heart..

Because she know. Leo wasn’t the one she had once longed for.

And the man she had once given her heart to stood right in front of her, unwilling to even ask if she wa

was alright.

The crowd around them grew silent as Leo carried her effortlessly through the hall. People exchanged looks, their initial assumptions wavering

“Wait… is she really after Arnold?

“She and Leo look so close.”

“Maybe we misunderstood.”

Even those who had been quick to mock her a moment ago now hesitated. Seeing Leo hold her so protectively, seeing the way he acted without shame or hesitation, made some question their earlier thoughts.

Nora, too. felt the shift in the atmosphere.

But it didn’t matter. Because she knew the truth

Leo carried her to a nearby seating area, gently setting her down. He immediately knelt before her, reaching for her foot.

As soon as he removed her high heel, she inhaled sharply. Her ankle was already swollen.

Leg’s jaw tightened. “You should have said something.”

“I didn’t notice until

she admitted softly.

“Bring a doctor,” he ordered. “And get her a

rushed off to fulfill his request.

check her injury, Nora felt an odd mix of emotions. Warmth, gratitude but also a lingering ache deep in her

Len gently l

wasn’t sure if it was from her

the only person who truly cared for her in this room

been watching the entire

pressed into a

word, she turned

lingered on Arnold for a moment.

had no reason to look at hum, no reason to care about hus reaction. And yet, some

Leo. His posture was stiff, and his grip on the wine glass had

was something heavy in his

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Chapter 59

arms around him, tilting her head against his shoulder. “Arnold,” she purred, her voice laced with affection. “come with me to

respond immediately. His fingers twitched slightly,

it seemed as if

with a final glance in Nora’s direction, he released the glass and set it down carefully on the nearby table.

decision had been made.

He

a word and walked

chest. This was expected. This was the path he

exhaled softly, ignoring

to Leo, who had been

shortly after, examining her ankle and prescribing some medicine. “It’s a mild sprain,” he reassured her. “Avoid putting too much weight on it for

you,” she said grateful for his

doctor left. Leo opened the small medicine bottle. Tu do it,” Nora said,

shook his head, his grip firm yet gentle. “Sh

but eventually relented, letting him carefully apply the cooling ointment to her ankle. His touch was careful, respectful, yet filled with unspoken conCATEL

contrast to

made her chest ache again, but she quickly pushed

medicine just as the waiter returned with the flats. “Here you go, ma’am, the waiter

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