Love in the Limelight

Chapter 6

Seeing that expression, Astrid felt a pang of sadness. But when she looked up at the stone–faced man next to her, she swallowed her words. “Thank you” Elio’s voice was ley, and even though it was only a word of gratitude, it still gave Astrid a jolt.

Astrid quickly shook her head, “No need.”

This guy was too harsh No wonder the kid didn’t want to go with him

Ello bent down to lift Roman into his arms, then turned to leave. He looked as cold as ever.

Roman leaned on Elio’s shoulder, looking back at her His tears fell, and watching them, Astrid felt like she’d just handed a lamb over to a wolf. Her guilt was intense

Astrid closed the door, her phone was buzzing non–stop. Looking at it, she saw a string of memes from her dad, ending with a message, [‘I’m thinking of retiring. When are you coming back to take over the company?“]

read, [“Can’t

photo from a company event. She circled Simon’s face, then sent it

emoji, [“Chief, what did he do?“]

Just go, don’t ask so many

I’m on it“]

drank heavily tohight. Gracie was on her period and couldn’t drink, so Astrid had ended up drinking way too much.

sleep when her phone rang again. The screen displayed a name, Dr. Conrad. Just the sight of the name gave Astrid a

called me this month?

When she had just been taken in by her biological father, he hired his old friend to take care of her health due to her weak

own daughter, passing on all his medical knowledge to her.

this time is my first love. But

love?” Astrid was disgusted. “The person you asked me to save last time was also your first love. Just how many “first loves

a few seconds. “The last one was my first love in middle school. This one is