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.

herself she'd make an excuse

He wasn't staring at her either. For a moment, he almost seemed

passed. Then Sarah

her eyes briefly. When she opened them


her collar, glancing toward the air

felt wrong. Alarm bells rang in

she stood up quickly. "I have to

time, Leon didn't make it easy. The

his tall frame blocking her path. His eyes lingered on her, captivated by the unintentional softness in her expression. He reached

unfazed, a glint of smug confidence in his eyes.

two steps, wariness flaring in

she knew there had to be something

smile. "Relax. I wouldn't hurt you. Just something

of his cologne became more intoxicating

Based on how her body was reacting, she had

The jolt of pain snapped her

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

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