Love in the Limelight

“Gotcha.” Astrid knew why Elio didn’t dare come up the moment she saw the excited Magee. After all, her dad was scarier than anyone else.

“Dad, I’m so touched! You actually gave up something as important as fishing to come see me!” Astrid tightly hugged Magee’s arm as they walked into the house.

Magee glanced at her room and started complaining right away, “Look at this dump! How can anyone live here? Why don’t you stay in that big villa? Our bathroom is bigger than this room!”

“It’s smaller and easier to handle, also very cozy.” Astrid led Magee to the couch, whispering, “Roman is still asleep. Let’s keep it down.”

Magee said, “That lazybones, still not up at this hour! I was thinking of taking him fishing!”

Astrid gave a wry smile. Sure enough, no matter where Dad went, he never forgot about fishing.

As soon as Magee sat down on the sofa, he saw Elio outside the window and was immediately displeased. He got up and walked over to the window, pulling the curtains closed before settling back down on the sofa, satisfied. “Star, what’s going on with you and that guy now?” Magee asked.

Astrid yawned, “He’s just

of good men in the world, why did

she finally regained her composure and said helplessly, “Dad, I didn’t have a choice back

and said, “Star, I just want you to be safe and happy. The Lampard family is not easy to deal with. Elio might truly care for you, but unless he can fully protect you and Roman, I won’t let you have any further contact with him or

the person behind the

not wanting Magee to worry, hugged his arm and grinned, “Dad, don’t worry. I’ll take care of myself, and Roman too. I’m not just a pretty little actress, I’m a genius!

nothing can stump you?” Magee raised an eyebrow, “How about singing a song for

turned and saw the cute little