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.

glanced at her watch, telling herself she'd make an excuse

at her either. For a

Then Sarah suddenly

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

glancing toward the

wrong. Alarm bells rang

stood up quickly. "I

it easy. The aloof, devil-may-care

path. His eyes lingered on her, captivated by the unintentional softness in

in his

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

down, she knew there had to be something

I wouldn't hurt you.

of

she had a good idea what kind of drug it

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

hoping her icy stare would be enough to stop him. But she didn't realize that the tears welling up in her dazed eyes only