Chapter 45
Leon gazed at the darkening sky, making no effort to conceal his thoughts. “It you like someone, shouldn’t the whole world know?”
Jaron won speechless.
Then, he asked, “So, do you still like Victoria?
“I don’t waste time on people who don’t matter,” Leon replied indirectly.
Auron pressed further. “If you like bet, why did you get a divorce?”
Leon shot him a sideways glance but didn’t answer.
Aaron wasn’t about to let it go. “Is Eva really that important enough for you to give up someone you’ve spoiled for so many years?”
“If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t be where I am today,” Leon stated plainly, “and I wouldn’t have the chance to spod Victoria.”
“What exactly did she do for you? Save your life? Pull you out of some dark past? Or was it something even bigger?” Aaron’s curiosity was piqued,
Leon remained ulent
Aaron studied him. He was unwilling to drop the subject
Instead of answering, Leon changed the topic. “Where’s the ring
Aaron sighed but handed over a luxurious velvet box without further questioning, Lean took it, stood up, and lett.
The moment he got into his car, his phone rang. It was a call from home, informing him that Victoria had already picked up bein
“Head to Maple Serenity Residences,” he instructed the driver.
Half an hour later, Victoria brought Edwin into their new home
had bought a small cake for him, and after lighting the candle, she pulled him into her arms. “This is your first time living in such a small place. Does it feel a little strange?
“Nope.” Abright smile lit up Edwin’s little face. “As long as I’m with you, I’m happy no matter where we live.”
“You’re such a good boy,” she said, feeling warmth spread through her heart “I promise that one day, you’ll have the chance to stay in a big house again.”
“Nope” Edwin cottected her with his soft voler
Victoria raised an eyebrow, “Hmm?”
will make sure you get to live in a big house again,” he said. His eyes winded with determination. “I’ll make you happier and more comfortable than when you were with Daddy
She chuckled and tapped his nose lightly. “You little troublemaker”
Then, the two of them blew out the candle together
Just as they were about to sit down for dinner, there was a knock at the door.
Victoria besitated but eventually went to open it
When she saw Leon standing outside, she instinctively shut the door in his face
Unfortunately, be easily pushed it open.
“What are you doing here?” Victoria sighed. She knew there was no point in resisting
Thomas told me you look Ex
i Edwin,” Leon said as he stepped inside, moving with his usual composed authority had to come to see if he’s comfortable living here
Before she could respond, Ein looked up from the dining table and answered for himself, “I’m comfortable! As long as I’m with Mommy, I can live anywher
“Did you hear that?” Victoria just wanted to get rid of Leon
“Good” He walked over to Edwin and ruffled his hair, “ut if you ever feel uncomfortable, and stay with me, okay?”
Victor and Edwin wie puzzled.
