However, when Samantha saw Leonardo, she was still pleasantly suptised. She chirped, “You’re finally willing to see mel
Leonando glanced up, his icy gaze carrying a sense of distant detachment. “So you stood me up because of Ryan!”
“Are you talking about the other day?” Samantha tried to explain in a compliant manner. “There was an accident at the very last minute. No one wanted things to tun out that way.”
“put you chose him,” Leonardo mentioned
She tried to explain further, “I couldn’t just leave him
He cut her off, asking, “So you just let me hanging?”
That one sentence hit the nail on the head. Samantha did feel guilty about the incident. She had no excuse, so she could only offer a sincere apology. “I’m sorry.
But it she could go back to that day, she would still make the same choice,
o that.
Samantha couldn’t just stand by and watch Ryan, who had just saved her, get loaded into an ambulance while she ran off to get married. She couldn’t do Besides, her marriage with Leonardo was just a contract, a mere act. What difference could a day before or after make? She didn’t even understand why Leonardo
was so furious.
“Did you think a simple “I’m sony is enough? Leonardo questioned her.
“How would you like me to apologize? It it’s something I can do, I’ll try–Before she could finish, something warm pressed against her lips.
Samantha was completely stunned and let out a muffled gasp. She instinctively tried to pull away, but Leonardo held the back of her head, not allowing her to
He pried open her lips and deepened the kiss so passionately that she almost couldn’t breathe.
In a brief pause to catch their breaths, Leonardo finally spoke. His voice was hoarse and low. “Now, this feels more sincere.”
“But…” Samantha gasped for air when she finally broke free. Her eyes were rimmed with red, and she looked utterly helpless. “We… don’t have that kind of relationship.”
“Didn’t you agree to marry me?” Leonardo asked.
“Isn’t that just a fake marriage?” Samantha questioned him in return.
“It’s real,” he insisted
Before she could say another word, heidssed her once more with an intensity that spoke of hunger and longing. He savored the taste that was u wishing he could draw her into him entirely so no one could ever take her away from him again.
was uniquely hers.
his
Simon had wandered around the hospital wing for some time. The autumn night air was getting chilly, and he may back to the car when he figured enough
time had passed.
“How’s it going-“Simon saw the two locked in a loss as soon as he opened the door.
He froze on the spot. He shouldn’t be in the car; he should be under it!
Hearing the noise, Samantha hurriedly pushed Leonardo aside and turned her head to hide in the corner. Leonardo shot him an annoyed glance, clearly displeased by his reappearance.
*I’m sorry for interrupting. ll be leaving now. Simon tried to speak with a straight face.
“Get back here,” Leonardo commanded.
Simon turned back with his eyes tightly shut, absolutely determined to not see anything inappropriate.
“Stan driving.” Leonardo backed out another order.
“Why don’t you continue.” Simon didn’t even finish when Leonardo shot him a glare. Realizing he had said too much, he clamped his mouth shut and got into the driver’s seat inediately as instructed.
“I should drop Ms. Newton home first, right? Simon asked.
“Go straight to Sterling Residences,” Leonardo replied.
isped toward their destination.
“Yes, sir,” Simon nodded obediently. This was Leonardo’s order, so he didn’t dare to waste any time. He stepped on the gas and spe Samantha, however, was not happy about it. Her voice was soft and gentle, but it carried a touch of finess.
