Love in the Limelight

Chapter 85

“Elio?” Hal chuckled softly, “You can’t just pull someone out of a hat to get me off your back. Everybody knows Elio is single; how could you say he’s your husband?”

“Do you have any proof that you’re married? Do you even have a marriage certificate?”

“I’ll prove it.” A cold male voice sounded from behind. Before Astrid could react, a large hand rested on her shoulder, “Hi, I’m Elio; I am Astrid’s… hubby.”

Astrid was utterly surprised to see Elio here and felt a bit jittery. This was not part of her plan.

Seeing Elio drape his arm over Astrid’s shoulder, the usual smile on Hal’s face finally vanished.

At this moment, a little boy slowly walked in, bowing to Hal, “Hello sir, I’m Roman; I’m mom’s… son!”

After saying this, Roman immediately hugged Astrid’s leg and affectionately called out, “Mommy!”

Astrid twitched at the corner of her mouth.

two sure know how to put on a show.

easily believe Astrid and Elio’s words, but the harmonious scene before him was too much to bear.

suppressing his discomfort, stood up and said,

leaving only the sound of a roaring engine

down at the girl beside him with a slight smirk on his face. He had received a text from Fannie on the way

had faith in Astrid, but when he reached the

investigating Hal before; it had a large grim reaper decal on it, making it easy to recognize.

was furious, but when he reached the door, he heard her say that he

felt pretty

had no choice

“As long as

job!” Astrid gave Roman a kiss,

Astrid said, “Thank you, Mr. Lampard.”

and said, “Don’t mention it.

“I only used your name because I