He was not completely out of her life.

The reception room was silent, except for the sound of Leone's steady breaths.

He started breathing faster and heavier.

He lounged on the sofa, glancing around aimlessly. He felt lost, asif a heavy weight burdened his heart.

It felt suffocating.

He forced himself up, pacing the room. It was like hed lost something vital, but no matter how he searched, it remained elusive.

night, Leonel

arrival. Stepping out of the

the hall, a servant

eye contact, she murmured, “Mrs. Douglas took the kids to her parent's place. She also took Ollie.” Leonel started upstairs but paused,

lamplight, he asked in a soft tone,

her head. “Mrs. Douglas just picked up the dog. She didn't say much, just mentioned she wouldn't be staying here for a while. She even offered to help find new jobs for us, too.” The servant seemed on the verge of tears. She'd been with the family for years and hated the idea of

sank into the sofa, lighting

His figure vanished into the yards darkness, followed by the revving of a car

Leonel couldn't

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