Chapter 174

The moment Leo called her Big Eyes, Amelie’s mind went blank.

After their divorce, she kept that identity hidden. She never imagined that she would hear him call her by that name again.

“Did you remember me?

Before she could finish her sentence, Amelie felt her body being squeezed.

He hugged her.

Following that, a heavy scent of alcohol wafted into her nostrils.

“Did you drink?” She was still in shock after falling into his embrace.

Without speaking, Leo pressed his head into her nape.

His breath was a little urgent as he felt an inexplicable surge of depression.

Amelie dared not move an inch as she silently felt the rhythm of his breath.

Somehow, she started feeling uncomfortable.

Gradually, her anger toward him for forgetting her was beginning to fade.

Leo hugged her tight.

“I’m sorry. I should’ve come and looked for you sooner. It’s all my fault.” His voice was subdued but also sounded heartbroken.

Amelie shuddered and froze at the spot.

What is he saying?

“Why didn’t you come and look for me?” She almost blurted the question as she was eager to know the answer.

Her lashes shuddered uncontrollably after she asked the question. It was a sign of grievance.

“It’s my fault,” Leo muttered.

“Your fault? What did you do wrong?” Amelie asked softly.

They were knitted so tightly they could turn into a knot that couldn’t be untied.

always thought it was you.” He blurted out of nowhere after falling silent for some time.

almost gave up seeking an answer from him,

curiosity.

thought it

snuggled deeper into her nape and muttered, “El…”

“Mr. Alston.”

ears in an attempt to hear him clearly, but the weight on her body suddenly turned light. Leo had been pried

sober up. she recalled that

When

Laura looked surprised but didn’t badger her. “Mr. Alston is drunk. Sorry that he bothered you.”

about it,”

over

the middle of the road, Amelie allowed the wind to blow the hem

Big Eyes but suddenly

head fervently, she forced herself to forget

intended to leave everything behind and stop dwelling on the

to comfort herself, Leo’s words still left a strong impression, like a ripple that formed

incident, she returned to her

going up and down

tiring sometimes, but she was

day, she entered the office

sat on the chair with her legs crossed, revealing her slim legs as she

Noticing something off, Amelie asked.

at her with a complicated gaze. Then, she tossed the magazine on the table with a thud. “Look at this.”

puzzled as she turned to look

page revealed a familiar face of a man.

filter that accentuated his

in an upright posture with an ever-handsome face, but his expression was stern. He didn’t look approachable

other than Leo

race without reason. She couldn’t help recalling that night when he hugged her and

bail Elyse Clayton out. He even invested in a series she’s going to star in. Rumors are saying that she’s going to rise to

as she spoke urgently and at lightning speed.

as if being hit in the head.

quickly skimmed through the content of the magazine.

the fact that Elyse persuaded Ashton to take Bria away, the content was exactly the same

this an actual magazine?

pick up outdated entertainment news for the sake of promotions, so

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