Landon trudged back to the living room while looking dispirited. Angelina happened to descend the stairs after having coaxed Lauren to sleep.

When Landon lifted his gaze, he accidentally met her eyes, causing her to hang her head fearfully.

“Stop lowering your head. You’re about to bury your head in the sand. What are you, an ostrich?” Frowning impatiently, Landon sat on the couch and put a cigarette between his lips. However, he hesitated to light it when he recalled Lauren hated the smell of cigarette smoke.

Angelina did not look up. She had always carried herself with arrogance and aloofness in public, a stark contrast to her present self—unsure, submissive, and guilty. She wanted to dig a hole and hide due to shame.

“Come here.”

She strutted over to Landon. The short distance felt like it took forever.

“Is Lauren asleep?” Landon asked in a low voice.

“Yes.” She stared at her feet. Her voice was shaky. “I’ll pack my stuff and leave immediately. I will not be an eyesore to you.”

“Just stay,” he remarked icily.

she was overjoyed and relieved to hear that. “D-Did

to eat well if you leave her.” He took out the cigarette and crushed

cruelly. “So, stay and take care of Lauren. You can be clumsy at times. You’ve even ruined a few of her dresses in the

such an incident to happen again. Otherwise, I will not only fire you, but I will also

back tears as she replied, “I’m sorry. Mr. Landon,

approved some documents under the dim and soft light of the standing lamp while wearing matching couple pajamas with Lauren. Unlike

the blanket in her dreams and started contorting as though she

Eyes wavering in shock, Landon hurried

that she had a nightmare. “Calm down. I’m

hit me!

he repeatedly caressed her back, which was drenched in

time, she was soaked in cold

Tell me who they are.” A murderous look crept into his eyes. He sounded stubborn and hostile. “Whoever lays a finger on you,

that one’s thoughts would manifest in dreams. Lauren wouldn’t have had nightmares if not for something

he thought he had protected Lauren well. Besides, Angelina stuck by Lauren’s side on campus. Who could have

hugged him by the waist,

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