Chapter 256

Even though it was late at night, Elio couldn’t catch a wink.

He stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, looking outside, his heart tied up in knots.

What could Clara be doing at this moment?

Could she be cozying up to Emmett or looking after Alex?

He couldn’t help but turn around, pick up his phone, and dial Clara’s number, but the phone rang for a long time with no answer.

Subconsciously, Elio hung up and opened his messages…

But just as he typed the first letter, he deleted it.

Deep down, he knew what Clara would be doing at this moment, but he still clung to a sliver of pathetic hope. Maybe they were arguing, or maybe they were giving each other the cold shoulder!

could swoop in and take Emmett’s

was lost in thought, his

thought it was Clara on instinct and answered immediately, “Clara?”

you with

Elio stuttered.

Clara’s voice. It was Leah.

blew you off?” Leah chuckled, “If you’re feeling down,

Elio frowned. The last thing he wanted was to hear Leah’s voice.

like a

was constantly tormenting him, always stirring

Leah’s voice was tinged with annoyance, “I’m not begging you to work with me! I told you before,

been in contact with Taylor this whole time?” Quick as a whip, Elio made the connection,

attitude, I’m more and more convinced my decision to stay in touch with

told you I have other options!”

clenched his

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