The night breeze was gentle, wrapping around Anya as Leo occasionally pulled her close or tapped her head, igniting a warm surge in her heart. She couldn't quite pin down the feeling, but the wind felt kinder, and the night more splendid with him by her side. Anya's cheeks would blush a soft pink whenever Leo was close, hiding her youthful secrets under the dim moonlight, much like a shy peach.

The streets were deserted, but Anya wasn't scared. With Leo by her side, the silent night roads felt less intimidating.

She was tempted to walk along the curb, hoping it might encourage Leo to hold her hand.

But Leo, ever so straightforward, would block her path, guiding her to walk on his side. "It's too dark, you might trip. And I'm not carrying you if you do," he'd say.

She should've known, Leo's tenderness had a three-second shelf life!

Anya retorted, "Then I'd call an ambulance, but I won't let them take you."

Leo couldn't help but pinch Anya's cheek, "Getting cheeky, huh? Planning on not riding shotgun with me anymore?"

"Leo, that hurts," she protested.

But his grip eased, and he continued to drape his arm over her shoulders as they walked under the stark streetlights, the cold moon above them, occasionally accompanied by a twinkling star or two.

Their shadows stretched long on the pavement. From a distance, Anya's soft voice could be heard, "Leo, how much did you make?"

couple's nightly stroll,

too much time with your

just worried you might not have enough. I could

to youth, "Save your money for something big. I can afford a

hill, their

Back at Maplewood Estates.

about ten minutes, careful not to make too

a shared pastime for the couple, until he finally drifted off, and Mia gently

little one just sighed softly, cuddling into his blanket.

fearless Mia being so tender with their child, Andre mused how their roles had reversed, now spending nights coaxing their son to

should've let Leo and Anya borrow one of our cars.

the concern with a strict tone,

directly asking, "Is Leo in trouble

watched their son

into bed, sharing a moment of parental pride, "Let's not jinx it. Let's see how he turns out at twenty. After all, neither of

street, Anya insisted they grab a bite, despite Leo's protests

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