Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted by Eleven Jewell

Chapter 2309

She had nearly completed a loop around the entire villa area when she finally spotted Leighton, sitting all alone in the children's play area, his gaze fixed on the rocking horse that had been the center of kids' attention.

With hardly any children in the neighborhood, the play area stood deserted, devoid of any activity.

Leighton's long legs made him appear rather awkward sitting there. Half of his face was obscured by shadows, lending him a desolate air, like a forsaken puppy, pitiful and alone.

Having discarded his outerwear, he sported only a thin white short-sleeved T-shirt. As the night's chill set in, Nicole felt a shiver despite her coat, imagining how uncomfortable Leighton must be in just a T-shirt.

He rubbed his arms, seemingly annoyed, and kicked away pebbles at his feet.

Sensing a presence at his shoulder, Leighton jolted for a moment, then glanced up to find Nicole standing beside him with a warm smile, whispering, "Let's go inside; it's getting cold out here."

Leighton felt a surge of

took the blame, leading everyone to think he was still wetting himself

that obnoxious, bossy guy who had made the first

up for it? It made it seem like he was the one at fault,

head stubbornly. "I don't need you

"I'm not stopping you from defending yourself. He's had heart surgery and is still on medication. If you land a punch now

he murmured

the chance to explain. This argument probably didn't make much sense to

unusually patient, said gently, "It's my fault. I didn't explain

top-tier male god cleared his throat lightly and chimed in, "It's not entirely

"Bossy guy?"

Nicole looked puzzled.