Chapter 46
“The passcode for the doo is your birthday,” Leon said gently. “Everything inside is set up just like home. “
“Home is wherever Mommy b.” Edwin declared, Betely protective
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Eveling uncomfortable under his stare, she pulled out a chair and sat down. Then she issued a direct order. “If there’s nothing else, please leave. Stop interrupting our dinner.”
“yusu alleady ate before coming home. Why are you eating again?” Leon tuned to Edwin..
Edwin replied in a soft, mert valor. “Mommy’s cooking in delicious “
Leon’s eyes buetly scanned the dishes on the table. They did look well–prepared Still, he said, “No matter how good it is, don’t overeat. You’ll upset your stomach.”
Victoria’s grip on her cutlery tightened slightly
Was be impling something?
“It’s not good to overvat at night,” he added after noticing het invitation. “Did you hear me?”
Edwin nadded obediently, but his hands never stopped moving as he ate.
Leon remained in the apartment even after dinner.
After escorting Edwn to his room for study time, he made himself comfortable on the living room couch. He watched as Victoria cleared the table and carried the dishes to the sink. Just when he thought she might leave them there, she tuched on the faucet and started waching them, one by one.
His gare lingered on her slender, fair hands as they dipped into the soapy water. Her fingers brushed against the greasy dishes. His brow furrowed slightly.
The hands should be holding a paintbrush or playing the piano, not washing dishes.
He stayed there the entire time, watching her
When Victoria Enished and stepped out of the kitchen, she met his unwavering gaze head–on. She paused for a second before speaking. “Why are you still here?”
“Are you used to the lifestyle of not being Mrs. Quigley? Lean asked instead of answering.
She respondederisply, “I’m very used to
He didn’t bother exposing her
someone who had spent years without needing to cook, clean, or do basic household chores couldn’t suddenly adapt overnight.
“You should quit that job at Marvin’s place as soon as possible.” He finally got to the point. “You must realize that Jerome set it up specifically for you.”
Didn’t the Olson family post that job?
“Marvin’s child has always studied ballet. Why would he suddenly need a classical dance instructor? Leon leaned against the couch armrest. His posture was relaxed and indifferent.
She froze. Her mind quirky searched for information about the Olson family.
But she didn’t know much about Marvin. She only knew Leon’s friends.
“Edwin has martial arts training all day on Saturdays, and Marvin’s daughter just so happens to have dance class only on Saturday mornings,” Leon continued, unhurried “What are the okch of this?”
By now, Victoria was half convinced.
With jerome’s influence, arranging such a schedule was hardly difficult. Adjusting the dance class timing to prevent her from noticing the manipulation wouldn’t be a stench either.
* you don’t want to fall into his trap, qui now,” Leon said, reading her thoughts effortlessly. “You know exactly what kind of man he la.”
Victor know
But right now, she had no other options
If she quit, how else was she supposed to earn money? Playing plano at a bar? Lean would definitely make things difficult for her. Finding another job? she still remembered the maluple
ejections she hadserved because of his interference.
“If I end up in his trap, so be it,” she said tumly.
