Love in the Limelight

Chapter 186

“Her door’s open; she’s back! Awesome!” Roman’s sweet voice echoed from outside the door. Astrid turned around and saw the little guy running towards her.

Dropping what she held onto the couch, she squatted down to pick up Roman, kissing his chubby cheek. “Long time no see, Roman. I’ve missed you!”

“I’ve missed you too!” Roman responded, hugging Astrid’s neck happily. Spotting the odd items on the sofa, he exclaimed, “What are these? Tiny flashlights?”

“Hm? Oh, it’s nothing.” Astrid replied with a smile. Elio, however, had already moved to pick up the can of pepper spray.

Raising an eyebrow, he asked, “Did you buy this?”

“Nope, the guys gave it to me,” Astrid responded, noticing a slight change in Elio’s expression.

Elio frowned, “So, you think this stuff would be useful to me?”

“Well, we wouldn’t know unless we try, right?” Astrid said, gripping a taser, a smirk on her face.

the powerful flashlight and directed it into Elio’s

at Elio’s reaction, apologized.

had no idea this was no ordinary

he would never have casually pressed the button.

shine this at the bad guys‘ eyes,

know, I’m sorry…” Roman pouted, tears streaming

head reassuringly, “No, he’ll be able

and gently grabbed Elio’s arm, “Come sit and rest a bit. Close your eyes, and

soon.”

your dad a glass of water?” She asked. Roman

something wrong, Roman

by his grandparents, gaining quite

as he walked, making Astrid

I’ll make dinner,” Astrid was about to get up when Elio suddenly grabbed her by

before his eyes, “You can