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Chapter 71

Laura’s POV

“How are you feeling, Mr. Leo?”

Leo’s deep eyes with crimson specks stared back at me blankly, he looked drained due to sickness. The drastic change in his appearance was indeed shocking.

Now, I understand why his fans were so outrageous.

Silently waiting for his response. I sat on a chair His meek voice made me feel a bit sad.

“I–I am good, Laura.”

Followed by formal pleasantries, the awkward silence prevailed in the room, I found it hard to continue the conversation. Leo’s intent gaze was piercing through my soul, searching for something, it was difficult to perceive what was going on in his mind.

Tapping my fingers in my purse, I remembered the latest development about our collaboration. I got an idea.

“Your fans are eagerly waiting for you to hit the rink, Mr. Leo. So, we have arranged a special ‘Logo reveal party‘ this weekend…

My professional statement was cut short by Leo’s hollow laugh, he struggled to speak up.

“I am afraid that I won’t be able to attend the party this weekend.

You can reschedule it with another player’s logo, I bet no one will notice.

His indirect taunt towards Bright turned my mouth bitter, helping me to get over the rush. of sympathy for him. I couldn’t suppress the annoyance in my tone while stating the facts.

you are responsible for this delay. As a grown–up man, you

the basic responsibility of

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objection, but his accusing glare said it all. He was like. “Hey, I hired you for my chedules, not advice, making me feel nervous. So, I concluded this

I will reschedule the logo launch. Please take a rest and follow the doctor’s

am sure that you will recover in no

say ‘Have a nice day‘ to leave when

do you think I got sick in

Any idea?”

me out of nowhere, flipping my

myself.

your part, Mr. Leo. There are

rain…

he closed his eyes with a sigh.

of arguing when you aren’t admitting

also blaming me?

Blimey!

however, my fury was abruptly halted by Leo’s coughing. The shortness of breath and

him as he

“Water!”

“Oh, right!”

the bell and picked up

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laid back, taking deep breaths. I

nostrils like a gust of fresh breeze in the strong stench of hospital. That similar perfume paused me for a second, gnawing my mind with the memories. There was a time when I yearned to smell this

delicate connection of the past and present. I

felt like the time turned back and rendered that lovesick Laura speechless in this proximity. Even Leo’s voice sounded deeper than

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