Love in the Limelight

Chapter 121

Elio felt upset about the way Hawthorne calling her, so he said, “I like her straightforwardness.”

“Oh, really? As long as it doesn’t offend you then. Hawthorne replied with a gentle smile, as if he didn’t fully understand Elio’s words.

He pushed the door open and a waft of floral scent blew in. “Star, come, I have something to show you.”

As he said this, Hawthorne reached out to grab Astrid’s hand.

Astrid subtly moved her hand, avoiding his grasp.

Seeing the look of disappointment on Hawthorne’s face, she crouched down and said, “Hawthorne, I’ve told you many times not to call me your Star. It gives people the wrong impression. I’m here because Mr. Cliff came to my house looking for my father. I didn’t want to see Mr. Cliff upset. We can be friends, but we can never be lovers.”

Hawthorne’s grip on his wheelchair tightened, and he managed a bitter smile. “I know. You don’t have to like me, but you can’t stop me from liking you. I’m willing to give everything for you, even my life.”

going to look? You know medical stuff, Star? This is not a time for jokes,” Hawthorne pulled his hand back into his sleeve. “Everyone says we’re a perfect match. I think so too.

all because of your lies! You’ve told everyone we’re dating, and you make a fool of yourself trying to create these ‘surprises‘. I’ve told you many times, all I want is for you to take care of your health and stop doing these things. A lie can never become the truth. I won’t be with you because of public pressure, nor out of pity or gratitude. I’ll only be true to my heart. With that, Astrid stood up. “I’m leaving now. Take care of yourself. Taking care of your health is more important than anything else. Don’t make Mr. Cliff worry anymore.” As she turned and left, Elio followed her.

Hawthorne’s voice came from behind, “Are you into

Elio paused, remembering something he

railing. “I don’t just like her, I’m pursuing

Hawthorne chuckled. “You think

being close to her. Plus, she really likes my son. We spend a

Spend nights???

into her room in the Brooke family house. Yet, she let

shaking all over. “You’re

responding, Elio pulled out his phone to show Hawthorne a series of pictures. In them, Astrid and Roman were playfully messing around at home, Astrid

was even a picture of the three of them in the