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?”

Oh, and we have a guest.” Once Elio

out of your mind? The high–altitude pressure could kill you, yet you dare to travel long

chuckled, “Astrid, don’t be mad. I didn’t fly. I took a cruise and then the high–speed train. I’m worn out from trying to see you. You need

claimed that everything he did was for her

we can never be together. I made it clear three years ago. Life is so precious; why are you wasting it?” Astrid was really tired. She couldn’t remember how many

such a headache!

up at Astrid and said softly, “What’s the point of my life without

know what to

I can sleep on the couch.

was not pleased to hear this.

this guy just say he would leave once he saw Astrid?

he wanted to crash

not ideal, and the air quality in the city is not conducive to your recovery. I have a house in the

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

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

withdrew his hand,

dawdling.” Astrid reached out again, but

pulse