My Sugar And Your Spice

Chapter 378 Blackmailed Into Becoming ATMs

Amelie stared at Leo's back in confusion.

She then saw him stop by the sink and fervently pump some soap into his hands.

Soon, his hands were covered in bubbles.

He began to scrub hard.

He scrubbed and washed, then washed and scrubbed.

She could not resist walking over to stand behind him.

She clearly remembered the hand he was washing to be the hand she held just now.

"Do you think I'm dirty?" she immediately asked when the thought popped into her head.

"It has nothing to do with you."

He did not look up as he coldly uttered those words.

His response rendered her speechless.

He spent a few more minutes washing his hands before forcing himself to go back to the dining table.

Their appetites were clearly affected by the incident as they barely took a few bites before declaring they were done with dinner.

He silently sat there for a few minutes before getting to his feet. "Rest early."

He then strode out of the room.

She watched him walk away with narrowed eyes.

Something about him felt off.

Still, she could not say exactly what was off.

After dinner, she spent a few minutes chatting with Bria and Steven over a video call.

It was midnight by the time they were done.

Too lazy to call for a staff member to clear the table, she scraped the food into the trash bin.

bag out to the big

her room when she spotted Eugene standing near a lamp talking on the

she would not have recognized him

seen her though as he softly said into the phone, "I don't know what's going on with Mr.

but not often." Melissa was not as worried as Eugene as she held her red nails up to the light with an admiring look in her eyes.

touched something dirty. He's quite

then placed her hand down and indicated for the servant to continue with the nail polish.

worrying about her nails was much more beneficial

nonchalant tone, he internally sighed.

to be a cold man, but he at least cared about his mother.

this business trip for

son seemed to only exist so that she could grow her reputation.

assistant, he could tell something had happened, yet Melissa did not know, nor did she care to

Alston, please show some care for Mr. Alston if

maid. "Make it perfect or I will be

Ah…

and

he just so happened to meet

showering non-stop after heading over, she could not help but recall

she forgot to be subtle. That was how

would seem too awkward for her to avoid him now, so she

his eyes. "You're here."

had only told Eugene he had given his room away to someone else. Eugene was astonished; since

eyes could not resist glancing at

"I'm here for some work-related business."

nothing for them to talk about. He had planned on

"No. The last time he sent you off at the airport, he spent a while washing his hands. Then, there's today…"

me off?" She was confused.

worried about you and followed you all the way to the airport. When he saw you sleeping in the airport,

all that was to let her know just how much Leo loved her. He wanted them to get back

harder upon hearing that.

the blanket was from Toby, yet it was actually

his hands because he touched her.

he hate her that

not hear a response from her, he assumed she was touched by Leo's gesture and could not resist telling her more. "Mr. Alston might look like he doesn't care about Bria, but he has always loved her. He would buy a present for her every birthday and holiday, but he never

Melissa? Her son seemed to only exist so that she could grow her reputation.

at her.