Love in the Limelight Novel

Chapter 121

Elio felt upset about the way Hawthorne calling her, so he said, “I like her straightforwardness.”

“Oh, really? As long as it doesn’t offend you then. Hawthorne replied with a gentle smile, as if he didn’t fully understand Elio’s words.

He pushed the door open and a waft of floral scent blew in. “Star, come, I have something to show you.”

As he said this, Hawthorne reached out to grab Astrid’s hand.

Astrid subtly moved her hand, avoiding his grasp.

Seeing the look of disappointment on Hawthorne’s face, she crouched down and said, “Hawthorne, I’ve told you many times not to call me your Star. It gives people the wrong impression. I’m here because Mr. Cliff came to my house looking for my father. I didn’t want to see Mr. Cliff upset. We can be friends, but we can never be lovers.”

me, but you can’t stop me

“You’re going to look? You know medical stuff, Star? This is not a time for jokes,” Hawthorne pulled his hand back into his sleeve. “Everyone says we’re a perfect match. I think so too. But why do you

stop doing these things. A lie can never become the truth. I won’t be with you because of public pressure, nor out of pity or gratitude. I’ll only be true to my heart. With that, Astrid stood up. “I’m leaving now. Take care of yourself. Taking care of your health is more important than anything else. Don’t make Mr. Cliff worry anymore.” As she turned

Hawthorne’s voice came from behind, “Are you into Star?”

this, Elio paused, remembering something he hadn’t done yet.

on the railing. “I don’t just like her, I’m pursuing her. And I’m

think Star is easy to get?”

least she doesn’t mind me being close to her. Plus, she really likes

Spend nights???

even let him into her room in

was shaking all over.