Love in the Limelight

Chapter 284

“Mom, I’m so stoked!” Roman hopped excitedly, then turned to the man still dilly–dallying in the bathroom. “Elio, are you coming or not? If you’re not coming, we’re gonna ditch you!”

“I’m coming!” Elio strode out, bending down to scoop up Roman with one arm.

Roman grumbled a little, looking a bit miffed.

Elio scolded softly. “Roman, do you have any idea how heavy you are? You’re gonna wear your mom out.”

Hearing this, Roman kept his mouth shut.

Yates watched the cheerful trio leave, his gaze chilling slightly.

Yates at this moment was a far cry from the jittery man he usually was around Astrid. His eyes were cold, enough to give anyone the jitters.

a bit of traffic, but forty minutes

an elite kindergarten, attended by the children

I

being recognized, Astrid wore a mask and a hat.

today, was waiting at the door. Upon seeing Astrid leading Roman out of the car, she warmly greeted them. “Roman, you finally

with his little backpack, strutted over, chin held high. “Mattie, this is my mom!”

Astrid. Since Astrid’s face was covered, she didn’t recognize

a smile. Roman obediently followed his teacher inside. This was the first time she had taken Roman to school. She

the car,” Elio said softly. Astrid turned and

in the car was just right, and soft music played.

about to doze off when her phone rang, waking her up. She answered the phone with her eyes still closed. Before she could say anything, Gracie blurted out, “Astrid, we’re screwed! Someone else snagged the role in Endless

Astrid was cool as a