Love in the Limelight

Chapter 219

Hawthorne cradled his cup of tea but didn’t drink it. “I know I’m not in the best shape, so I wanted to see Astrid.”

‘Oh, have you eaten? Want me to fix you something?” Although Elio had no love for his competitor, the guy was sick and had traveled a long way. He had to play the gracious host.

“No need; I just want to rest a bit. I’ll leave once Astrid gets back.” Hawthorne’s smile was gentle and gave off a refined air.

But Roman hadn’t forgotten that scary look Hawthorne shot him at the door.

Roman lingered in the living room for a while before heading to his room alone. He even dragged a small stool to barricade his door.

The silence in the living room between Elio and Hawthorne was deafening. Bored, Elio found some scissors and began trimming the flowers at home. Before he could finish, Astrid’s voice echoed from outside. “Elio, help me with the fish! It’s about to jump out!”

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Hearing her, Elio immediately dropped what he was doing and went to help Astrid.

Astrid handed all the groceries to Elio. She looked slightly disappointed when she didn’t see Roman. “Where’s my little one? Why didn’t he come to greet me?”

Once Elio finished speaking, Astrid entered the house while pushing her

The

fly. I took a cruise and then the high–speed train. I’m worn out

everything he did was for her

made it clear three years ago. Life is so precious; why are you

such a headache!

at Astrid and said softly, “What’s

didn’t know what

don’t worry. I can sleep on the couch. I’ll only stay for two days.”

was not pleased to hear this.

say he would leave once

to crash on the couch?

a few seconds of thought, Elio stepped forward, “Considering your health, the couch is not ideal, and the air quality in the city is not conducive to your recovery. I have a house in the suburbs. You

face still held a smile, “The suburbs? Isn’t that too far? And we’re not exactly close; it would be a

with him. He has plenty of houses. Stay as long as you like.” Astrid finished speaking and squatted down, ready to take Hawthorne’s

hand, “Astrid, what are

reached out again, but Hawthorne

good. I need to check your pulse so I can prescribe