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 finished speaking, Astrid entered

out of your mind? The high–altitude

I didn’t fly. I took a cruise and then the high–speed train. I’m worn out from trying to

that everything

precious; why are you wasting it?” Astrid

such

said softly, “What’s the

didn’t know

can sleep on the

not pleased to

guy just say he would

wanted to crash on the

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

held a smile, “The suburbs? Isn’t that too far?

polite with him. He has plenty of houses. Stay as long as you like.” Astrid finished speaking and

hand,

dawdling.” Astrid reached out

not good. I need to check your pulse so I can prescribe the right medication for you. Give me your