Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

She had nearly completed a loop around the entire villa area when she finally spotted Leighton, sitting all alone in the children's play area, his gaze fixed on the rocking horse that had been the center of kids' attention.

With hardly any children in the neighborhood, the play area stood deserted, devoid of any activity.

Leighton's long legs made him appear rather awkward sitting there.

Half of his face was obscured by shadows, lending him a desolate air, like a forsaken puppy, pitiful and alone.

Having discarded his outerwear, he sported only a thin white short -sleeved T-shirt.

As the night's chill set in, Nicole felt a shiver despite her coat, imagining how uncomfortable Leighton must be in just a T-shirt.

He rubbed his arms, seemingly annoyed, and kicked away pebbles at his feet.

Sensing a presence at his shoulder, Leighton jolted for amoment, then glanced up to find Nicole standing beside him with a warm smile, whispering, "Let's go inside; it's getting cold out here." Suddenly, Leighton felt a surge of injustice.

wet his bed and he took the blame, leading everyone to think he was still wetting himself in

to apologize for him? Who asked her to make up for it? It made it seem like he was the one at

his

you to meddle!" Nicole whispered, "I'm not stopping

had heart surgery and is

career and future for him?" Leighton hesitated, his words faltering before he murmured softly, "You didn't tell me." Nicole

had acted so swiftly she hadn't had

didn't make much sense to him either, judging by how subdued his

unusually patient, said

god cleared his throat lightly and chimed in, "It's not

guy with a big mouth!" "Bossy guy?" Nicole looked

clarified, "Your cheap