could feel it. She became extremely careful. She had told herself that whe

e. She couldn't risk getting caught. Her life depende

nth flew by, and

d got a bonus too. Her bos

had arrived, and she was eager

n?" She greeted her mot

uing over who would carry the groceries she brought. T

orite dish, porridge,

ore like a brother to me than a friend," Leah said s

other'?" she teased

d quiet. He wondered if Leah would ever see him the way he saw her.

eelings to Leah. He just hoped she'd see it, and there'd be a spark be

h's siblings, Keira and Ivan had slept, L

know how long you can pull this off. My

doing anything wrong, okay? I'm working decently, to

e other night, he had to personally come and tell me that you had called. He'

about your boss a lot. Hmmm. You pity him? How about Noa

? He's just like a brother to me. You s

loves you. The young man is hurting because of the position

ning things. I need to sleep. I'm so tired. Good night, Mam

and preparing to say goodbyes

rother, answered enthusiastica

'll hand "Leo" the phone now," Ivan sounded as tho

d the phone.

k?" Jeremy asked impatiently f

dy on my way. I

hurry if you still want to work h

missing you,

'all. Take care. I love you," she

secretary had informed him that they were about to lose a mil

navy blue suit, his shoes...e

mming. His hair too c

e to visit his fam

ive, Leo?"

ed in her "Leo" voice. She was

the salon. You will take

et," Leah said as she qu

that the boss invited someone t

He wanted to feel the cool breeze of the

rite trousers from the ones Noah had given her. Her fa

s beard trimmed, he offered that "Leo" had a cut a

end. Thank you for your kind gesture, sir,"

" Jeremy didn't

tation at the office now more than w

bastards who betrayed him. People who were supposed to stand by him after his accident, but instead, betrayed him in the worst

nned, they coul