Love in the Limelight Novel

Chapter 219

Hawthorne cradled his cup of tea but didn’t drink it. “I know I’m not in the best shape, so I wanted to see Astrid.”

‘Oh, have you eaten? Want me to fix you something?” Although Elio had no love for his competitor, the guy was sick and had traveled a long way. He had to play the gracious host.

“No need; I just want to rest a bit. I’ll leave once Astrid gets back.” Hawthorne’s smile was gentle and gave off a refined air.

But Roman hadn’t forgotten that scary look Hawthorne shot him at the door.

Roman lingered in the living room for a while before heading to his room alone. He even dragged a small stool to barricade his door.

The silence in the living room between Elio and Hawthorne was deafening. Bored, Elio found some scissors and began trimming the flowers at home. Before he could finish, Astrid’s voice echoed from outside. “Elio, help me with the fish! It’s about to jump out!”

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Hearing her, Elio immediately dropped what he was doing and went to help Astrid.

Astrid handed all the groceries to Elio. She looked slightly disappointed when she didn’t see Roman. “Where’s my little one? Why didn’t he come to greet me?”

and we have a guest.” Once Elio finished speaking, Astrid entered

The high–altitude pressure could kill you, yet

mad. I didn’t fly. I took a cruise and then the high–speed train. I’m worn

frowned. Hawthorne always claimed that everything he did was for her

together. I made it clear three years ago. Life is so precious; why are you wasting it?” Astrid was

such a

said softly, “What’s the point of my life without you?”

Astrid didn’t know

her dilemma, Hawthorne said softly, “Astrid, don’t worry. I can sleep on the couch. I’ll only stay for

was not pleased

say he would

to crash on the couch?

quality in the city

still held a smile, “The suburbs? Isn’t that too far? And we’re not exactly close; it would

Stay as long as you like.” Astrid finished speaking and squatted down, ready to take Hawthorne’s pulse.

hand, “Astrid,