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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.

for this delay. As a

responsibility of a

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all. He was like.

will reschedule the logo launch. Please take a rest and follow the

strong immunity system, I am sure that you

‘Have a nice day‘ to

think I got sick in the very first place, Miss

Any idea?”

me out of nowhere, flipping my insides, it took me a moment

myself.

Mr. Leo. There are many other ways to enjoy the

rain…

Leo, he closed his

the use of arguing when you

was also

Blimey!

going to give him a piece of mind; however, my fury was abruptly halted by Leo’s coughing. The shortness of breath and his

as he raised his hand.

“Water!”

“Oh, right!”

picked up the glass from the side

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laid back, taking deep breaths. I adjusted the

of hospital. That similar perfume paused me for a second, gnawing my

hand shattered the delicate connection of the past and present. I

and rendered that lovesick Laura speechless in this proximity. Even Leo’s

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