Love in the Limelight Novel

Chapter 186

“Her door’s open; she’s back! Awesome!” Roman’s sweet voice echoed from outside the door. Astrid turned around and saw the little guy running towards her.

Dropping what she held onto the couch, she squatted down to pick up Roman, kissing his chubby cheek. “Long time no see, Roman. I’ve missed you!”

“I’ve missed you too!” Roman responded, hugging Astrid’s neck happily. Spotting the odd items on the sofa, he exclaimed, “What are these? Tiny flashlights?”

“Hm? Oh, it’s nothing.” Astrid replied with a smile. Elio, however, had already moved to pick up the can of pepper spray.

Raising an eyebrow, he asked, “Did you buy this?”

“Nope, the guys gave it to me,” Astrid responded, noticing a slight change in Elio’s expression.

Elio frowned, “So, you think this stuff would be useful to me?”

right?” Astrid said,

and directed it into Elio’s eyes. Suddenly Elio couldn’t

Roman, terrified at Elio’s

idea this was no ordinary flashlight.

it would blind Elio, he

him, “Roman, you should only shine this at the bad guys‘ eyes, not your

streaming down his face. “Will Elio go

head reassuringly, “No, he’ll be able to see again soon.”

him,” Astrid approached and gently grabbed Elio’s arm, “Come sit

soon.”

you get your dad a glass of water?” She asked. Roman immediately went to fetch a glass of water.

Roman

Roman had been spoiled rotten by his grandparents, gaining quite a bit

as he walked, making Astrid want to