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 drove

arrival. Stepping out of the car, he glanced up

he entered the hall, a servant approached,

Avoiding 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, “Did

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

Leonel sank into the sofa,

rose and stepped outside. His figure vanished into the yards darkness, followed by the revving

exhausted, Leonel

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