Love in the Limelight

Chapter 42

“Are you awake now?” Elio looked down at the woman in his arms, her cheeks rosy as she stared back at him.

She looked like a kitten just waking up from a nap, lazy and captivating.

Astrid: “Yeah… Um, could you put me down?”

Elio set Astrid down and Roman instantly rushed over, wrapping his arms around Astrid’s thighs and shooting Elio a disapproving look.

They had reached the elevator. Astrid glanced at the elevator and then back at Elio, smiling. “Mr Lampard, I’m home now. Roman’s sleeping with me tonight. I can look after him all day tomorrow. You can come to pick him up tomorrow night.”

Roman quickly nodded in agreement.

Elio wasn’t too pleased. She was calling him Mr Lampard again. Had she forgotten everything he’d told her?

to be kicked

his mouth with his hand. “…I’m suddenly not feeling so well. Could I rest at Ms Irvine’s place?” Astrid was taken aback. He could really come up with such an

ridiculous

Elio: “…”

just remembered I have

that, Carson sped off

drove here

can lead to accidents. If something happens

Astrid: “…”

and Elio promptly followed Astrid

a serious look. “Mr Lampard, Fannie told me everything. It’s kind of weird, don’t you think? Trying to irritate your girlfriend by messing with other girls? What’s

idea that Fannie had lied to Astrid about them being a couple. Hearing Astrid’s words now, he

know you guys are in a secret

my life, Roman’s mother. That was an accident. I’m single and unmarried. Elio usually wouldn’t bother explaining, but this time he felt the need to clarify things to avoid any misunderstandings with

didn’t quite know

was possible. After all, Fannie was known for her dishonesty.

to Astrid’s leg, was clearly