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?”

might be sleeping, Oh, and we have a guest.” Once Elio finished speaking, Astrid entered

she saw Hawthorne. “Are you out of your mind? The high–altitude pressure could kill

cruise and then the high–speed train. I’m

Hawthorne always claimed that everything he did

clear three years ago. Life is so precious; why are you wasting it?” Astrid was really tired. She couldn’t remember how many times she

was such a

“What’s

didn’t know what to say to Hawthorne.

dilemma, Hawthorne said softly, “Astrid, don’t worry. I can sleep on the couch. I’ll only stay for

not pleased to hear this.

would leave once he saw Astrid?

wanted to crash on

“Considering your health, the couch is not ideal, and the air quality in the city

but his face still held a smile, “The suburbs? Isn’t that

He has plenty of houses. Stay as long as you

Hawthorne suddenly withdrew his hand, “Astrid, what are

taking your pulse. Stop dawdling.” Astrid reached out

is not good. I need to check your pulse