Leo swallowed hard and softly urged, "Let's head back."

Anya shook her head stubbornly, feeling guilty for Chad getting kicked out. "I'm sorry, Chad."

"There's no need to apologize. I should be thanking you. Anya, I've never felt this relieved before. You voiced my fears, allowing me to face my uncle. Thank you for giving me the strength." Anya's voice trembled with tears. "Chad, I want to go with you."

"Go back," Leo said gently.

Anya shook her head, clutching Leo's shirt hem, afraid of being left behind.

"I'll come back for you. My girlfriend is here; I have to come back for her," Leo reassured.

Anya's face flushed, guessing the truth but still wanting confirmation. "Chad, your girlfriend, where is she?"

"Right in front of me."

Leo called out to Mia and Molly, who were peeking around the corner, "Come on out."

Mia and Molly, both married women, sheepishly walked out, embarrassed about spying on the couple.

"Leo, your uncle was just hot-headed. Give him a couple of days to cool off. I'll talk to him at Maplewood Estates, and you can come back to stay," Mia suggested.

Knowing his uncle's temper, Leo entrusted Anya to them. "Take care of my girlfriend for me; I'll be back for her."

Leo got into his car and drove away, feeling an unprecedented sense of relaxation as he saw the three figures getting smaller in his rearview mirror.

Mia and Molly weren't sure how to react at that moment.

having agreed before Chad had officially declared her his

the other with a face full of timidity

put an arm around Anya. "Yes, we heard. Let's go

scared

her

worry, your

your aunt isn't going anywhere. Trust

status at home was something the

calm Hansen down. "Dad, Leo has his own dreams and aspirations, which is a good thing. He's still young; let

realized no one was consoling

the living room, Anya hesitated

son wasn't with them, a hint of loss in her

out, "Mia, Molly, Anya, come here and tell us

women

protected by Chad, spoke up, not as intimidated by Andre

Mia and I had lunch with Leo and heard about his interest in cybersecurity and starting his own business. We neither supported nor opposed it since we didn't understand much about it. But Leo wanted to keep it from

Mia nodded in agreement.

in the backyard when Anya overheard us discussing Leo's job interests. Curiosity got the better of her,

including his attitude towards

softened as he began to understand the confusing words Anya had said

drank over a dozen beers alone. Today,

ached. "This isn't a joke. Leo hasn't studied anything related to computers. How could he

about to reveal Chad's true capabilities when she caught her police officer uncle's eye and swallowed her words. "Chad is capable, very much so," she whispered,

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