Rebirth In Divorce: My New Mr. Perfect by Henry Foster

Chapter 829

Leon put on a dejected look. "To be honest with you, Miss Sanders, today's my birthday. I've always spent it alone. But ever since I met you, it finally feels like I'm actually living."

Wealthy families always came with their own baggage. Sarah had no idea what he'd been through-and frankly, she wasn't interested. But seeing the

seriousness in his eyes, she decided to give him the benefit of the doubt-just this

once.

"Fine. I'll sit with you for a bit. But remember what you said: after today, don't come looking for me again."

Leon let out a wry smile. "You really are heartless."

Sarah sat down nearby. He reheated the tea and handed her a fresh cup. "Try this. Their silver needle tea is really something."

She rarely drank tea, but maybe because it felt like she'd finally shaken off a headache, she didn't refuse this time.

Lifting the delicate glass cup, she took a small sip. The subtle fragrance gently wrapped around her taste buds, leaving a lingering aftertaste that was surprisingly pleasant.

Still, sitting there quietly made it hard to ignore Leon's intense gaze. Sarah lowered her head, sipping her tea slowly, using it as a distraction to pass the time.

telling herself

wasn't staring at her either. For a

minutes passed. Then

pressed her fingers to her forehead and closed her eyes briefly. When she opened them again, the room felt

her collar, glancing toward

Alarm bells rang in

of hand, she stood up quickly. "I have to go. There's work I need to

The aloof, devil-may-care expression returned

unintentional softness in her expression. He reached out,

a glint of smug confidence in his eyes. “Feeling a little warm, Miss

She stumbled back two steps, wariness flaring in her gaze. "What

down, she knew there had to

wouldn't hurt you. Just something to help you... loosen

the rich scent of his cologne became more intoxicating

wasn't naive. Based on how her body was reacting, she had

her tongue. The jolt of pain snapped her back to clarity just enough

to stop him. But she didn't realize that the tears welling up in her dazed eyes only fueled his