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

took the blame, leading everyone to think

punched that obnoxious, bossy guy who had made the

like he was

livid. He turned his head stubbornly. "I don't need you

is still on medication. If you land a punch now and seriously injure him, what then? Are you willing

hesitated, his words faltering before he murmured softly, "You didn't

so swiftly she hadn't had the chance to explain. This argument probably didn't make much sense to him either, judging by how

my fault.

top-tier male god cleared his throat lightly and chimed in, "It's not entirely your fault. Blame it on that

"Bossy guy?"

Nicole looked puzzled.