Chapter 179

Before long, Leo’s minivan rolled up to the curb Spacious enough for a small crowd, it easily accommodated everyone.

Mirabella hopped in first while Zach and Collins stowed the luggage at the back. Leo hesitated for a moment before climbing aboard, sliding into the seat right beside Mirabella.

Zach, returning from the trunk, caught sight of Mirabella, with Leo now occupying the prime spot next to her. He shot Leo a sidelong glance.

Jeez, what a sneaky guy!

A bewildered Leo, on the receiving end of an unexpected glare, thought, “What the…?”

Collins had witnessed the whole exchange. He shook his head and settled into the

passenger seat.

airport, cruising towards the Davis family’s suburban enclave. Once inside, Leo removed his mask. He was known for his cool demeanor and wasn’t much of a talker. His previous encounter with Mirabella had been

fabric of his jeans. His peripheral vision occasionally caught Mirabella’s

chit–chat either. Having been abroad for days, he had a backlog of company matters to sort

and let her eyelids droop slightly before casually turning to look at him. She noticed his pallor, which hinted at a certain unwellness, a touch of sickness perhaps?

resting on his knee. The faded needle marks were

for a few seconds, Mirabella asked nonchalantly,

Mirabella, unsure how she knew about his travels–Zach had probably

mentioned it.

pressed his lips into a stiff smile that softened his usually distant expression. He nodded

Mirabella observed with a composed facade.

for a moment. That’s when Zach chimed in from the backseat, “He’s just worn out from a long flight, that’s

all.”

Chapter 179

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