Chapter 6

Seeing that expression, Astrid felt a pang of sadness. But when she looked up at the stone–faced man next to her, she swallowed her words. “Thank you” Elio’s voice was ley, and even though it was only a word of gratitude, it still gave Astrid a jolt.

Astrid quickly shook her head, “No need.”

This guy was too harsh No wonder the kid didn’t want to go with him

Ello bent down to lift Roman into his arms, then turned to leave. He looked as cold as ever.

Roman leaned on Elio’s shoulder, looking back at her His tears fell, and watching them, Astrid felt like she’d just handed a lamb over to a wolf. Her guilt was intense

Astrid closed the door, her phone was buzzing non–stop. Looking at it, she saw a string of memes from her dad, ending with a message, [‘I’m thinking of retiring. When are you coming back to take over the company?“]

replied with a meme that read, [“Can’t

She circled

with an emoji, [“Chief, what did he

don’t ask

I’m on

always thought she could hold her liquor, so she drank heavily tohight. Gracie was on her period and couldn’t drink, so Astrid had

a

times have you called me this month? Can’t

been taken in by her biological father, he hired his old friend to take care of her health due to

her like his own daughter, passing on all his medical knowledge to her. But, his countless ex–girlfriends from around the world never stopped causing her

person who needs your help this

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