Love in the Limelight Novel

Chapter 221

He hit the automatic button on his wheelchair and planned to make an exit, but Elio put a hand on the chair, stopping him in his tracks. “You’re a friend of Astrid’s. He said coolly. “I’m not gonna let anything happen to you Let me take you to the hospital.”

“No, no need!” Hawthorne rebuffed Elio, but that didn’t stop him from rolling him out the door without a moment’s hesitation.

He turned to Astrid and said, “Don’t worry, I’ve got this.”

Astrid nodded, “Okay.”

Hawthorne’s gaze turned icy once they got in the elevator.

Blood trickled from the corner of Hawthorne’s mouth, giving him a somewhat scary look. “Elio, what are you up to?” He asked.

Elio scoffed, “Sorry to burst your bubble. Thought you were so sneaky, huh? Did you think Astrid wouldn’t see right through you?”

Hawthorne’s body gave a jolt, and he coughed lightly, I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

to use your sickness to get Astrid’s pity and mooch off her at her place.”

That’s why she’s having me take

Hawthorne was speechless.

corner of Hawthorne’s mouth, staining his white

his mouth with his hand and

elevator. They had only taken a few steps when a group of men in black

this, Elio turned and walked away. But before he could get far, Hawthorne called out to him, “Elio, do you know about Astrid’s past?”

she’s willing to tell me, but I won’t pry into what she doesn’t want to share. I love her, and my job is to protect her,

dinner with my

words stung Hawthorne deeply. His usual gentle demeanor

her don’t even

Hawthorne scoffed, “That’s impossible!”

she’s been a big fan of the race car driver, Fate, for many years, right?”

course, I know. Fate is her idol and her

speaking, Hawthorne sensed