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.

that night, Leonel

was serene upon his arrival. Stepping out of the car, he glanced up at the

entered the hall, a

Douglas took the kids to her parent's place. She also took Ollie.” Leonel started upstairs but paused, turning back.

he asked in a soft

shook 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.

sank into the sofa, lighting a

took a drag, and then rose and stepped outside. His figure vanished into the yards darkness,

exhausted, Leonel couldn't find

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