Love in the Limelight

Chapter 214

I’m really hurting

“Alright, Roman, normally your dad is too busy with work to spend time with you. Now let him keep you company for a bit. Let’s go play that game. Let’s go! Astrid laughed and darted off, with Elio following, carrying Roman

But Roman kept on yapping and didn’t seem too interested.

They had a blast, and by the time they got home, it was already dark.

Even in his sleep, Roman would subconsciously clutch at Astrid’s clothes. She didn’t have the heart to wake him.

She gently placed Roman on the bed, tucked him in, and then headed for the kitchen.

Elio settled himself on the sofa for a breather. After a while, he caught a whiff of a faint medicinal scent from the kitchen. This scent was so familiar.

He mulled it over for a bit and finally remembered that it was the scent Astrid had on her when they first met.

the kitchen, he asked, “You

remedy for sleepwalking. I drink it for a while, then take a few months off before continuing.” A

wouldn’t end up in his room in

He still hoped she could cure it;

softly, “Does

a few days and won’t be home.” “Alright.” After Elio responded, Astrid placed the medicine on the table and went to take

box, reached out to take it, and sniffed

bit of the medicine and took a sip, then

was really bitter.

tongue almost went numb.

over. By the time Astrid emerged, he

sent Roman home and then headed to

Cliff, who was tending his plants, received a message.

his watering.

wash his hands thoroughly, then replied, “Find out who she’s

petal and muttered, “Astrid, why can’t you just stay

slipped from Hawthorne’s fingers and