Leo was exhausted as he 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgri9emMCJ8
climbed down the stairs of the office building and went in to the car 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdb2MCsYUWz
that the chauffeur had held the door open for him. He sat beside his 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡinqv7BDD9p
cousin, Eric, who was busy looking at his phone.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbwYImMllJk
"I am so beat," said Leo as he unbuttoned the first button at his neck just to let the air in.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVtj5DYkzim
"Ya, today was exhausting," said Eric, who didn't seem to be paying much attention to his cousin.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1DukaxlfeX
"I hope you aren't looking at women on that phone of yours," said Leo as he looked at Eric.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡovQxGglVOS
Eric turned to look at Leo. "And why would I be looking at other women?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKztXNuSfSF
"Because that's what playboys like you do."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0aZqgljNie
Eric rolled his eyes as the chauffeur was now in the driver's seat and started the car.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXo2clLs3hc
"I'm not looking at women on my phone, dear cousin," said Eric. "I'm simply trying to look for something."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIjlTUW7Eys
"For what?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIUnC51qaQE
"Why do you care? If I tell you, you will get angry."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVarVf79HUm
Leo shook his head. "Okay, don't tell me. I don't want to know anyway."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgxINDE94Nd
Eric smiled without looking at his cousin. He really liked to trouble Leo for no apparent reason.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡafV3taR8Rl
Leo looked out of the 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSYVUW2KEpz
car window and into the dark evening sky. It was hard to notice the sky 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡExt3JMcWkE
at night nowadays. Not when you're in a car and the streets you're 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ33DcoZZb23
driving through are filled with magnificent tall buildings and 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfK73kO6xFR
skyscrapers. The place wasn't lit up with lights from the stars but 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXQohiV7SKT
rather the lights from the street lamps and buildings. But this was New 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm1yCI6sDmA
York after all. Why wouldn't the place be lit up by bright lights?1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxq2EblZsPx
Leo turned to look at 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6yTp9TUT0J
Eric after realising that staring out in the street was boring. He 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5WxVTqpwgM
passed through the same street everyday and obviously saw the same 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9hNo5y2vTQ
people walking down the street, not like he knew everyone's faces. He 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmoOtTqgSmv
couldn't wait to get home and sit at the balcony where he could stare up1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLj5IPNs9iI
the stars to pass time.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMWE95slrgV
"What are you looking at?" Leo asked. He had no choice but to ask.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtScO2S2d1i
Eric looked at him with an eyebrow raised. "Oh, now you're interested."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCFMTHdgB7L
"I don't like it when you're quiet. You're usually the one who talks a lot."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ577nbicmzO
"And you love it." Eric gave Leo a mocking smile. "You simply can't live without me."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo9ioylPbpP
Leo rolled his eyes feeling irritated. "Do I have to repeat myself or what?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYNKyJwglCO
"I know you don't like 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡarZxgeDYWV
repeating yourself so I'll tell you to spare your head that looks like 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJKw6R2FsVq
it's about to blow up. I'm looking for a gift."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRS8OfLKkSC
"For your mum? But her birthday isn't anytime soon, is it?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuDMhhv8sKy
"Don't worry. I'm looking for a gift for someone special."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfZuPmSi2Hz
Leo rolled his eyes. "Don't tell me it's for the Lady Supreme."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVj7w8VuBux
"Who else could I be referring to?" Eric gave Leo a smile.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9FDj4ZXNGG
"I'm sorry I asked."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwwWJ7kEF00
"Don't be. Maybe you can help me with picking out something for her."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡotSwdO4YH6
"No freaking way. Why should I? I would rather get a gift for Carly instead."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLIFFY5E89j
"Ya, we all know why." Eric went back to looking at his phone.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsXHt6FE1ij
Leo went back to looking at the window. "She seems to be taking up much of your mind these days. That's not good."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7qOKpN2DZv
Eric turned to look at Leo with his eyebrow raised. "Why do you say that?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8cNOsLfOlG
"I've noticed. You aren't yourself is all I'm saying."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP2qmR4nP94
"It's called love, bro......well, I think. I'm not too sure."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuNiaW7EL1w
"I guess you are."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMomJWA5fT2
"And don't you feel the 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjDwaC8Rjt1
same way for Carly? Lovestruck, I mean. She's also supposed to be taking1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOioyV6ojwB
up your mind each and every time too."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKuausUOlmO
Leo thought of what his 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOXplnu8KDG
cousin said and didn't know whether to answer him or not. He's been 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKrSgzFGZiW
pretty busy this past week, trying to settle on a deal with some 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB1Y2ToTwuV
important clients. So his mind was pretty much busy. It's not that Carly1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9bIU8t0soo
didn't occupy his mind. When he had free time, he would think about 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOWRmH9cKM0
Carly all day long.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlePueJmOV3
But things weren't that 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA2fmtsJYzl
way now. Not when he knew that from now onwards he would be heading back1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwI6OpfYUIr
home everyday not only to find Carly, but Angel as well.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3nCt3rY8yA
He groaned at the 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRuqV5whu2K
thought of that. If he wasn't irritated of the thought of Angel, then he1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdp8lk3fruW
didn't know what he was feeling. She was going to cause problems. Not 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtsBaNzlz74
only for him, but Carly too.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPpghXLhNYh
"You know, you've to be careful about who you think about," said Eric, bringing Leo back down to earth.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbygT2LEahw
"Why do you say that?" Leo asked.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXQ0FOiCtJi
"I could tell you were thinking about Angel just now." Eric chuckled.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0zl7RqaZMd
"No, I wasn't." Leo shook his head.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcpvROLE3wV
"Yes, you were. That 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBqQC0Hv1Ua
look on your face says it all. You look irritated. Still thinking about 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPUh7JUlrZL
how Angel took the upper hand on you today?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMk37bxZoax
"You're just saying things. Now I preferred you kept quiet while looking for a gift for her."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqcq5fvVDaz
"You know I'm right. You1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpi1gfOgOEV
should be lucky she and you aren't workmates. You could bring the whole1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp8sNiZF5Xi
office down in flames in just a day."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCi7JU3nFXA
Leo gulped as he 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt8x1Ilv1GT
remembered what his grandmother said about Angel coming to work for 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTtGeoMBNA8
them. He had to try and convince her much more than he had to.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl7mem7V2CE
"It's good we aren't," said Leo.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ62GoD8CLPk
The car soon arrived at it's destination parking in front of the mansion. Leo and Eric walked out of the car.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWzGR0N6yGD
"I am so tired," said Leo.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbODylsGZTr
"You're tired like you're a child coming back from school," said Eric.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡca6Rk4FHnU
"Don't mind me." The two1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrHqxivgAsj
cousins walked down the stone footpath that led to the front door. 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrNbr1PxS5i
"That shows I work way harder than you do."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ZhKvmNqEG
"Let's not compete. It's1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHA2H6Z6fIS
not like you're a construction worker or something though you happen to1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWaYWAeCbQ0
run the business. You're just simply the man behind the chair who 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJbk0RRcDfq
controls what's going on."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUNimLEF4uX
Leo rolled his eyes at Eric and almost burst out laughing. You can never be bored with him.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd4CJmDN0Kc
As they arrived at the 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgN0uFqG4cl
doorstep, Leo was about to ring the doorbell when the door flew open and1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ96eWLFoeXG
there behind the door was his mother.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbybRYPhzzZ
"Hello," said Mrs McDonell. "I'm glad you're here."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpZ4dwLPBtE
"Hi, aunt," said Eric when he realised that Leo wasn't going to greet her.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUeK4QZtvc7
"Why don't you two freshen up and we will have supper ready. We're having a guest over."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr9J8YOcLGP
"That's nice," said Eric as Leo passed his mother and entered the foyer.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7amczXwUjY
"Yes, so you all better 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqGzcXXbNud
get ready." Mrs McDonell sounded excited as she closed the door behind 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyRTAOVIxly
Eric and soon left for the kitchen.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt9OHOrWbwt
"She sounds so excited, have you noticed?" Leo asked.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Tj2uysb0v
"Isn't she always excited?" Eric asked.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRjE0ufKHmu
Leo chuckled. "You should rather be sarcastic than funny."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjTGkAVWOHC
"I know. Before I go up to my room, let me go say hi to grandma. And Angel."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkBCFYPkfCO
Eric ran off to the 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5J8ClT0Qg5
other side of the foyer leading to the hall where Angel and Amanda's 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG8nfF6N819
room were. Leo couldn't help but think Eric was acting childish.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Mr4VAVrZg
Just as he was about to 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8pIGpIGToS
walk up to his room, there was Carly, at the top of the stairs looking 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs2y826Naqt
down at him. He paused for a minute as he looked at her.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb8ec4o3iIY
"Wow," he said in awe.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDN18YcWnFi
Carly smiled. "You like?" she asked.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWiHGdhyRmX
Leo bit his lip. "Definitely. Why wouldn't I?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmFI8thtARZ
Carly wore a lovely black flared sleeveless dress that reached almost way above her knees. She also wore matching high heels.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6XSdN6hrfH
"Are you going somewhere?" Leo asked as she slowly made her way down the stairs. "I've to say, you look lovely."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeF1PaZVTaX
"Thank you," said Carly 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkvQ5kMFArD
with her lovely red painted lips raised up into a smile. "I'm not going 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj4wOIo6EDv
anywhere." She slowly continued her way down the stairs.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrcxTfGrRya
"Then what's the occasion?" Leo couldn't take his eyes off of her.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ116tRLGDUn
Carly stood on the last step, close to Leo. The two looked at each other with so much intent.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ZviO1R3uo
"Hasn't your mother told you?" Carly asked. This time she gave him a questioning look.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUXNzo3rOoy
"Told me what?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgr4jDuXIVY
"Well, you two have no shame," said Angel who appeared in the foyer.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6NrDo9H38z
Carly almost jumped by 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwh7GpF7nUy
her voice, thinking that it was Leo's mother. She relaxed when she 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtlcJscKQBH
realised that it was only Angel. Leo, however, didn't seem frightened at1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk3yckat2h2
all.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwfcA2stF47
"You almost scared me to death," said Carly.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkqasHaeeJa
"I should be doing that more often," said Angel. She had come in from the living room in her wheelchair.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhtc4vtlCQ1
"You know this is also my house, right?" Leo asked as he looked at Angel. "So you better take back what you said."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfKs8bvdp0Q
"Why should I?" Angel 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqtQrqsDjc9
shrugged her shoulders. "If you two don't want anyone else finding out 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4vfKmRHLZF
about your relationship, then you shouldn't be seen so close to each 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEzzlmpbfp3
other, don't you think?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxwnIaGJDny
The two lovebirds didn't know what to say, and they didn't have to because Eric soon appeared into the foyer.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpoo04X2N8m
"Angel, I was looking for you," said Eric excitedly as he ran to hug her.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsMMFkFyx4p
"Hi, Eric," said Angel giving him a smile.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHnsv5luAw4
"Wow, Carly, you look really nice," said Eric as he looked at her. "Did you go shopping today?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡysSeXuMJRy
"I went shopping with your mum," Carly replied as she blushed.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1f71xqEZ90
"You look really pretty." Eric smiled at her.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDlk5kLT3cP
"Thank you, Eric."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4W3dkesTfZ
"I was just asking her 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡucZ7nhlQEq
what the special occasion is for her to be dressed like this," said Leo.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHGifMS6TyB
"And she told me that we will be having a guest over."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrhyzhAqfig
"Oh, really?" Eric asked. "Aunt wasn't joking then? Who is it?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡov20EPqOnr
"Well, you won't believe this if we tell you but..." Carly was soon interrupted.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVlFtvdxF4s
"Leo," said Amanda as 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ76KuCaz1N9
she came into the foyer. "I was wondering why you didn't come to see me 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlr7QGlG8cL
like your cousin did. Well, now I see why."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgnPe7kGsO3
Leo turned to look at his grandma and went over to hug her.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPSjnlCgU0g
"How are you, granny?" Leo asked after hugging her.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ89Bjd3FQy8
"Never better," Amanda replied with a smile. "I see you four are all trying to get along. That's nice."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcSBWylo8dN
"Yes, we are," said Eric.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJfYgkBNbTK
"Good. Well, you two men1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡciwpYPuSoY
better get yourself ready for supper. Your mother will be furious if 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR2CDt2RMon
you don't since she's having a guest over."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFMnCOnf1V5
"Who could it be, granny?" Eric asked. "Carly was just about to tell us when you came in."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3bZsypytJT
"Let's not ruin the surprise. Go, go now. You've to get ready."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHV5FPaY5kv
Leo and Eric didn't say 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpwueV58ULZ
anything as they quickly obliged to their grandmother's request and went1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKQkcVUUJOp
up the stairs. When the two were out of earshot, Amanda turned to look 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0PNpO0wzT8
at Carly.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk04o11llAt
"I know what you're thinking," said Carly as she looked at Amanda. "I wasn't going to say anything about Kim."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtgRjHL5BBp
Amanda gave her a smile.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWrJP4HwMzA
"I know. But you had to be careful. If you did tell Leo Kim was coming 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiImKLlV0Dl
over, he was going to walk straight out that door."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGlr75tvJpi
"I know." Carly couldn't help but blush.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRMDfQXj3ZG
"I hope all goes well tonight," said Angel. "I've a feeling this isn't going to end pretty."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡar8d3tE7p5
"Me too," said Amanda.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9KudmRflXO
There was a knock at the door and Carly quickly dropped to the bottom of the stairs to open it. Mr McDonell soon stepped in.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPehDpvKSCf
"Evening, Carly," said Mr McDonell. "May I say, you look lovely tonight."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDvWsirX8aQ
"Thank you," said Carly as she closed the door behind him.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAs56X7PzfZ
"Evening mother, evening Angel."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVMuVv6sfK8
Both Amanda and Angel greeted him at the same time.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4M5r1cT2gp
"May I have a word with you in the study?" Amanda asked her son.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpq5prEyqrV
"Right now? Is it really that urgent?" Mr McDonell asked.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡINRIpCQHZG
"Yes and it can't wait."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4GAlpvVtqM
Amanda already started her way back down the hall she came from but 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAoj45KSHnI
this time heading to the study. Mr McDonell had no choice but to follow.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyT66XY3vTR
"Could it be that she wants to talk about his wife bringing Kim here?" Carly asked.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIv4608ZMdd
Angel looked at her 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkVEXPEaJPn
sister. "I wouldn't dwell on that thought if I were you," she replied. 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6MhNQHe3tE
Angel didn't have to think twice about what the two would be talking 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrJIvBBvIR6
about.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMTPhtD65lN
In an hour's time, 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡurpnE0e3Gv
dinner was close to being set on the table. Carly and Angel were in the 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFgNPXTQVQ0
living room watching the 8 o'clock news. The house help soon started 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8mO7GAhQIb
bringing out dishes of different cuisines from the kitchen and into the 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMaaEeBS0yj
dining room.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ99Ov5QKXnv
"To be honest, Angel, I feel really nervous," said Carly feeling uncomfortable on the couch.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz8aWXXywNo
"If you're worried about Kim, please don't show it," said Angel.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1m9Z2FbhbG
"I'm not going to."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ljuTSw2i3
"Well, you better change that facial expression. Because it completely shows."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeBXyq5Y4pV
"Really?" Carly asked as she touched her face thinking that it would help change her expression.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ202eXIl1MB
Angel shook her head and smiled as she went on to stare at the TV. She hadn't messed around with Carly like that in a long time.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrvj6tkDO5n
Oliver soon appeared in the living room and came to sit right next to Carly.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWhIJdfvRFw
"Hey, Oliver," said Angel. "Are you done with your homework?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCbMGyQWdKO
"Homework, seriously, on a Friday?" Oliver looked at Angel with a surprised look on his face.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiBtUFAGcWP
"What's wrong with doing1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡck1MXiEDTw
your homework on a Friday? You might have the whole weekend, but you 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrLOdJ3LtDI
won't do your homework because you will be out having fun. And then you 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrWFyGkTAoW
will end up doing your homework on a Sunday evening."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJGFq4iibcr
"I know what you mean. But it's so hard to do my homework on a Friday because everyone is so busy."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfEZ1W0ST6R
"That, little man, is so1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYFlgv3JAXN
not true," said Eric as he came into the living room. He had taken a 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCCTvpomMFg
shower and changed his clothes for the evening. "I always have free time1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSYXtw6pQfW
for you on a Friday."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz64rwAOATk
"Come on, Eric," said Angel. "Let the little man, speak. He might be telling the truth."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2XwxbbnyRN
"Please don't take his 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7EcGatgC9J
side, Angel." Eric came to stand right behind Angel on her wheelchair. 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBA6B2RObBh
"The guy isn't as innocent as you think."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡukO6ksfejf
"Okay, let me finish talking to him about his homework first. Then you can air out all your views about him."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwVm2ufQnkG
"Don't listen to a word he says about me," said Oliver, pointing at his brother.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeV2VBqXjVd
"Okay, okay, you two," 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpCbbyaiv74
said Angel trying to calm the two brothers down. "Now, Oliver, I think 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZTMeHAiBjA
it's best you work on your homework on a Friday so that you don't have 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhGoRbpz9PI
to struggle so much on Sunday."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIURLAetLQa
"Will you help me then?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkA7swJIWGO
Angel gave him a smile. "After dinner."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡor1by6Hp1B
"Then we can watch a Friday night movie in the home movie theatre. How does that sound?" Eric asked.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ52VRz9w8pN
"You guys have your own home movie theatre?" Carly asked looking at Eric.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFzbeQuPB43
"Ya," Oliver answered 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWHbFPfGTAw
excitedly. "My brother, Leo and I usually have a movie night on Fridays.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpyBS1zQTXb
Would you ladies like to join us?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsb3D9qUMKM
"Oooh, charming," said Carly. "Of course we would, wouldn't we, Angel?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqs5Gvw56yG
"Definitely," Angel replied. "But after he does his homework."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyotIheOSxN
"Deal," said Oliver as he gave Angel a smile.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9kHsSVI2V8
"Is everyone here?" Mrs McDonell called out as she appeared into the living room, coming in from the foyer.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoZMwXOI7Fz
"What do you mean, aunt?" Eric asked. "Everyone is around."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI7FPYWRQXh
"And what about your uncle, has he arrived?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT0Lof83o8C
"Yes, he arrived some minutes ago," Angel replied.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEenaoLpfL5
"And where is he?" Mrs McDonell asked giving Angel a glare.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiMFpqSHe5J
"He went to the study with Amanda. She insisted that they go and have a talk."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtm0YiNLKMY
Mrs McDonald raised an 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpcjUlC38jZ
eyebrow thinking over what Angel had just said. Angel could tell that 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjHWJMVkptI
Mrs McDonell was thinking twice , obviously wondering if Amanda was 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw7TtylhMPY
talking to her son about his wife.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKejpuv2LFK
"Are we going to have supper now?" came Eric's mother coming from behind Mrs McDonell. "I'm starving here."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Ziw12VlHw
"Same here, mum," said Oliver. "And the food smells delicious from here."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4yzAg6BsBJ
"Don't worry, our guest will be here soon and then we can have our supper," said Mrs McDonell.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ820FdQ2umJ
"I wonder who it is," said Eric. "Because the way I see it, it must be someone important."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLNlbQxAzzi
Angel looked up at Eric 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzv5RqkeEOu
and she was glad that he wasn't looking down at her. She had that 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeLXnkXFq7X
worried look on her face because she knew that their guest was someone 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjCuunTlGvb
Eric and especially Leo weren't in good terms with at the moment.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTTploctEmm
They soon heard a sound of a vehicle and the sound of tires on the asphalt outside. Could that be their visitor?1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkdTiPTS3a1
"Ah, she's here," said Mrs McDonell excitedly as she went for the front door. Diana quickly went to join her.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjntElcZbOk
"It's a she?" Eric asked. "I hope it's not one of those old famous ladies."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx0ADNKKXZT
Angel rolled her eyes. "You wouldn't like it if was anyone younger," she thought to herself.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDBZ1cUKIR3
"I wonder why aunt is so excited," said Oliver. "This must be one very important person."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6e4tG8yv8i
"Maybe in her life, yes," said Carly.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxuhL4zfL03
"I have to see this for myself," said Eric.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSMQURL0zYr
Before he could even head out of the living room, he stopped as he looked into the foyer. He was shocked for words.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGjICK4Yzmx
"Eric, are you okay?" 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhYrlB1i3aS
Oliver asked as he noticed his brother stand still like a statue. He 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2G9WSBcZmE
soon turned towards what his brother was looking at and he too remained 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3rZPEkitg9
shocked.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy5mXVAp5xQ
The two sisters knew the1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt2Eym9TxQ3
worst had finally come. They both turned to the foyer and there in 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡss4xLYLnLk
lovely short purple dress was the most beautiful looking lady they had 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQwmIBrD7nx
ever seen.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFZ5KC9p2OR
Kim stepped in to the 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnKbiXIYPMj
living room with Mrs McDonell who had a huge grin on her face. It was 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2p8122XXWW
obvious that her plan of getting Kim into the house with Leo still 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIEleZB4C8F
around, worked. Diana remained behind in the foyer with a scared and yet1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWa2vOa4yhm
surprised look on her face. She soon left the foyer, heading upstairs.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡca5VEa9id6
"Look who is here to see us after such a long time," said Mrs McDonell. She couldn't be any more happier.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcOrTsCIE8F
"Hi, Eric," said Kim as she gave him a dreamy look and a charming smile. "How have you been?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkoocKOq9ou
Eric cleared his throat then said, "I'm great. It's been a long time, Kim."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYHIbbQ8chL
"It really has. It's good to be back here. Hey, Oliver, how are you?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvd6TLe2U5E
"I'm fine, thanks," said1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6GV4Q6pUrh
Oliver and he quickly went to looking at the TV screen as though 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgPO0qUljyY
something had captured his eye when it was only just the eight o'clock 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8SuOiPB05V
news.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDPDnkqBjWm
"Before I forget my manners, let me introduce to the Barclay sisters, Angel and Carly," said Mrs McDonell.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY0bT94nH1Y
Carly stood up from her seat and walked over to Kim with a smile on her face.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbykhJCRwEP
"I'm Carly," she said as she stuck out her hand. "Nice to meet you."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg8YlU6xVMq
"The pleasure is mine," said Kim as she shook Carly's hand.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdu4whmfESC
Angel and Eric couldn't help but look at each other when the two shook hands. Kim had no idea what she was in for.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP5q2F8A4ja
"And this is my older sister, Angel," said Carly introducing her sister to Kim.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxrn0uhIrvU
"Nice to meet you, Angel," said Kim giving Angel a smile.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo0BhmS2sNd
"Nice to meet you too," Angel replied.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFBNfdgZiaK
"Where is Leo?" Kim asked as she turned to look at Mrs McDonell.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtqZwS2HNxA
"He's just freshening 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtRAsJ9D11w
up," said Mrs McDonell. "He will be down here shortly. Why don't you 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQQhX8GVq4f
take a seat while I go and tell the rest that you're here."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVigsZ9HvXp
"There's simply no need 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQeXXylDkpu
for that, Bertha," said Mr McDonell as he came into the foyer with 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkubYKuoFkL
Amanda, pushing her wheelchair. "We are already here."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn0EEsLsKKx
"Aren't you excited that Kim is here?" Mrs McDonell smiled at her husband.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZNzLDqCNa7
Mr McDonell looked caught in between answering her or not. He quickly turned to look at Kim to greet her.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKcqyUlBnzg
"How are you, Kim?" he asked.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡELQIK0KUJU
"I'm good. It's really nice to see you again. Hi, Amanda, how are you?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjVYalZ0ckY
Amanda put up the kindest smile. "I'm great and how are you?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ78J0y9R5yM
"Never better."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqMfYIr1Jrz
"You take a seat. I'll go and call Leo," said Mrs McDonell.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfVd24wPiFk
"Let me freshen up real quick," said Mr McDonell and he quickly turned around to leave.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8czLMyJNMM
Kim went over to the couch and took a seat. She sat on the couch close to where Angel sat on her wheelchair.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyurcGvtCsD
Mrs and Mr McDonell left1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHvWTqrzHni
the living room. For a moment, everything felt a little awkward, now 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQIaeiDY2hD
that Kim was here. Eric scratched the back of his head as he came to 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwtnSf0C7EC
settle down on the couch with his little brother. Carly came to join the1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9j21WIbyTL
two and Amanda rolled herself over and settled right next to Angel.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlBIO8KDEkS
For a moment, there was 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwhAXf4mtl3
silence as most people in the living room fixed their eyes on the TV 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTi5yEjTHo1
screen, except for Kim who kept looking at each and everyone of them 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwisRYAv5wy
present, trying to see who she could start a conversation with.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo1NDVxCgjT
"I haven't seen you in a while, Eric," said Kim. Eric looked at her.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1XrhEHlOYk
"Ya, we kind of fell out after all that had happened," said Eric.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAWIEj3fVXD
"I know. It's pretty much normal on your part. I was a little surprised with Leo though."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ8WLkNwMo7
Everyone all turned their heads at Kim, including little Oliver. They all waited for her to continue with what she had to say.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm4gH8fr14X
"I know about the 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYw3GLYeiym
accident, Angel," Kim continued. "And on behalf of Leo, I apologise 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0aXqy4q2Of
since I didn't get the chance to when it all happened. I didn't even 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡniqO2J7lw4
know you were staying with the McDonells until I was told by Leo's mum."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNLi4Ud6wxr
Angel said, "all that 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqieZAlnTMp
was nothing but an accident. I've moved on. If I really wanted to, I 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjjD5GwdhpB
would have sued Leo, but I know how pointless all that would have been."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMudBTTOovd
Carly looked at her 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp06sIQg3TC
sister, wondering why she said that last bit of suing Leo. All this 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi5xD6bZaGx
looked really confusing to her. It felt like someone was trying to play 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8yTEg56qgH
the other here, or was Carly simply imagining things?1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgnLSOfMcvn
"But I still can't seem to put one thing together though," said Kim as she looked up at the ceiling.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCi4UldUJIY
Eric, Angel and Carly 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQXoW5lRyWE
all held their breaths. What was she going to say now? Was she going to 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡegDO59APQI
link the Barclay sisters to Leo's decision of calling off their 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwutjx0B8Hw
engagement?1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhh2yTVPYSZ
"I wonder why you and 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9QqXaFqmOk
Leo went out that day, Eric," said Kim as she went back to looking at 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡACIFNnXShd
him. "What were you possibly doing anyway?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH9M1HweLDf
Oliver gave his brother a funny look.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5WKqEvvlJc
"He wanted to go out for fresh air and we did," Eric replied. "We didn't know the accident would happen."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh2cQnDTcT5
"All that was 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYS255afIxR
unpredictable, dear," said Amanda. "I don't know why you're bringing all1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfiV3xv4uvh
this up again when it has gone and passed. If you're trying to figure 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhOCskX9qaD
out why Leo left you, it's best you ask him yourself."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKilhiS3R0O
"You know I tried that, Amanda," said Kim. "And just like always, he never gave me a straight up answer."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeUEIEaOIZC
Amanda gave Kim a mocking smile. "Well, that's definitely like Leo, alright."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoWDiJInWx7
Kim could tell that Amanda was just making fun of her. So she went back to looking at Eric.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpCJRximH01
"So, how is work?" Kim asked.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhAAtcT6gA6
"Work is fine and tiring as usual," Eric answered.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx3CgHNpBGQ
"That's good to hear." Kim went on to look at the stairs. "I wonder what's keeping the others so long."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4h7pEWRqw2
As soon as she said 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZDgOIznUmn
those words, footsteps were heard coming down the stairs. And just by 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX85TDEG9e9
the sound, you could tell that they weren't happy steps.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmHmBwP6ba5
"Leo, wait a minute," Diana called out to him by the stairs.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdJpETRGx2V
Leo had already reached the bottom stair and went straight to the living room.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPjkzTpeVd4
"What's going on here?" Leo asked as soon as he appeared in the living room.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXQ7CB4n2SY
Amanda winced. Eric 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3tawF3EF3S
couldn't help but scratch his head. Carly looked the other way as she 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTWOfnE63M0
played with her hair. Oliver didn't face Leo's direction, as though he 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW3GtgPekOR
was avoiding watching a bad scene of a horror movie. Angel however, 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLS8deevd25
looked on waiting to see how all this would play out.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ19vkXpO0MC
Kim slowly stood up from the couch. "Leo, how are you?" she greeted.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrKXcTvFuvV
There was silence in the room except from Diana's footsteps as she came down the stairs and in to the living room.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmyA1owwxBz
"I was fine the time I came home," he answered. "And now I'm not."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgjoD7iWURZ
"Leo, calm down, 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4xbZOYEJJP
please," Diana strongly insisted as she held his shoulder. "Your mum 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCaKEsiP8F3
isn't going to like the way you're talking to her."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc5d6fcygWm
"She invited her here, did she?" Leo turned to look at his aunt.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Jmy1LWEY9
Diana shrugged her shoulders. "She never told me anything. But I'm guessing by her happy mood, she obviously did."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ02JBBLWm6A
Leo turned to look at Kim. "Did mum ask you to come here?" he asked her.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjjwQFrLjjI
"She did," Kim answered. "But all this was only so that I could see the family after such a long time."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDWnWaR5tIu
Everyone had a puzzled 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIzPIGUqs9N
look on their face as they turned to look at Kim, except Leo. It was 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBK2306zU4L
clear with the way she spoke to them before Leo came in that she was 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGFTqEEICvS
here just to get a chance to see and talk to Leo. No one objected to 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjjtYci5uQQ
what she said. She and Leo were having a conversation and no one felt 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4jasIUN0MQ
like butting in because you were only going to get burnt.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvJV4LwxsA4
"I don't believe you," said Leo. "Grandma, did you know she was coming here?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6dFsp8tEdU
Amanda looked up at Leo.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0yaZlnAUdo
"I knew, she answered. "But your mum told me not to tell you because 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE8yoZuGlIf
you would freak out the way you're doing right now."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpleRgXQCiX
"She knew you would run, that's why," said Diana. "That's definitely what your mother would do."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXTsubWGiKJ
Leo rolled his eyes and looked irritated. "Where is she?" he asked.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkNRoKd5WG5
"She will be down shortly," said Amanda, who had a worried look on his face.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4U1m5PyE7i
"I need her here right now."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4NR8WRNySm
"Leo, I think you need to sit down," said Eric as he stood up from the chair and came to stand right next to his cousin.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvBZx0k78ju
"There's no need." Leo looked calm and cool, but you could tell from his voice that he was really on edge.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaLhiAONZJ1
Mr McDonell soon came down the stairs and when he came in the living room, he felt the tension in the air.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJwIQJIT3HA
"Did I miss something here?" Mr McDonell asked.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8FHv3NdaKX
"You came just in time," said Amanda. "Leo is not happy."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZzDX470MZK
Mr McDonell only shook his head and approached his son from behind.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAQY4VYCaSO
"Leo, can we talk?" Mr McDonell asked.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUjhX0wADf3
"Why should we?" Leo asked as he looked at his father.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEjby8zr6A3
"Let's go," Mr McDonell insisted. "It will do you some good. Before your mother comes here."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Vi12HWLyM
Leo nodded his head and 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyAqbFRgJcL
followed his father out of the living room heading to the study. Just as1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFz8MLeBBKE
they disappeared down the other end of the hall, Mrs McDonell came down1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQgFnyWjeBt
the stairs and went in the living room.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv6HEfjdVqE
"No sign of Leo yet?" Mrs McDonell asked.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVKjZcGAS9Q
"If you looked around the room more carefully, you would see the burning imprint of where he stood on the carpet," said Amanda.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu309drGzdy
Mrs McDonell sighed. "Amanda, please stop talking in riddles," she said. "Was he here or not?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ738DlLQxkg
"He was and he wasn't happy," said Eric.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLLDoq2joIL
"Did he leave?" Mrs McDonell looked worried.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3eFHakiJ3l
"If you mean the house, no," said Diana. "He followed his father to the study."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9bKRtpwa2V
Mrs McDonell turned around heading for the study.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeoBKIX8Els
"I think I should leave," said Kim. "It really shows that Leo isn't happy to see me."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3QpZy5ZbAh
"Oh, no, please, stay," 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKghDut6TwJ
said Amanda, yet she didn't sound sympathetic about it. It almost 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnJIZtsB8X8
sounded like she was making fun of her.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡswzRvCj4ND
"Oh, no, I'm good. I shouldn't have agreed to come here in the first place."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWHkvgTbXyj
"No, don't leave yet," 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbk6uq1DnwI
said Diana. "You're Bertha's guest and she isn't going to be happy if 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPina9DNhiz
you leave. Come with me to the patio, you need a little bit of air."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6LyJmbaBP3
"Yes, I guess so."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWn3d5EVZXF
Kim joined Diana and the two left for the patio.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Lco635tH5
"I knew this was going to happen," said Amanda.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTHYZNcQUSu
"I would blame Leo for this," said Angel. "He's supposed to act mature. Not like a child."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJOwpJMz6WR
"I behave more maturely than he does," said Oliver.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRI0pq9u5Ph
"I know you do." Angel smiled at the young boy.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzyIg1yHbTE
"I agree with you, 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmy1ODEuuGm
Angel," said Eric. "I know he broke up their engagement, but it doesn't 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR7jsAzMenX
mean he has to treat her that way as though she has done something 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjiPZSjq0Up
wrong."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT6ncjMhFRX
"I kind of feel bad for her," said Carly.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiLv0oGbbgf
"Leo has always been 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGNsE7h2DjA
like a child," said Amanda. "And I hate to admit, though I don't like 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOcvakgNEET
Kim very much, what Leo is doing to her is awful."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡstlXrOWbbx
"It's not anything new that you don't like her, granny," said Eric.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOF6ZpO9t7d
"I know. But Bertha also1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMEeYdWQkY0
did the wrong thing here. She knows Leo's actions towards Kim would be 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy4iDCkRscf
brutal but she still wanted Kim to come here. She obviously wants them 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu6jKl1jUiW
to get back together."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw9bfFln3Zn
"There's no doubt about 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyFUniF6UOo
that," said Angel. "But Leo should be more of a gentleman. He shouldn't 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9NtkCvDtb9
treat her that way. Now I wonder how he broke up with her. Must have 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH5rIhfU9Q5
been terrible."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmwsXFwePQT
"You should tell him that," said Eric as he smiled at Angel. "Maybe he will listen to you."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD9NobGrCmT
"He's a gentleman when 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMbSrCTEmmJ
he wants to be. But towards Kim, I don't know why he acts like that. He 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDRSSAZzcDO
loved her once, you know," said Amanda.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxVwUTkctyb
"Like madly in love with her?" Carly asked.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqDjS9st6Bh
"Maybe during their 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPOvzFtp7wg
first years of their relationship. But I never approved of her then, and1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMDV1uoHC4c
if they were ever to get back, I still wouldn't."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhZANxRbwNN
"Are they going to get back soon?" Oliver asked as he looked down the hall. "I'm hungry."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy782s4EXJK
"Why don't you get a 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtuHKWJT7Gh
little snack from the kitchen?" Amanda suggested. "You wouldn't want to 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSY9ZDdbz9D
die in this ugly war full of big people problems." 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUOGaB2HtYk
While the others waited in the living room, there was a serious talk in the study room.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUeOfITfLYG
"I'm begging you, Leo, can you at least act mature for once?" Mr McDonell asked Leo.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsrAH99SxRW
"Why should I?" Leo asked as he folded his arms.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDO7WMVH37c
"Because she is my guest," Mrs McDonell answered. "That's why."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr7aBWWjeet
"I wonder why you even bought her here when you know she and I aren't on good terms with each other."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOH4KXCwKXs
"Why do you treat her like she did something wrong to you? This isn't the Leo I know."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj1KXDqA3m1
"Sorry, mum. She irritates me and I want nothing to do with her. She tends to be clinging and that's not what I want."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjbfDnW144t
"But you don't have to treat a lady like that, son," said Mr McDonell. "You need to talk things down with her like an adult."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzcXpSk8j07
"I did talk to her face 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbgYOE2QHtN
to face to break off our engagement, but she still kept on calling and 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKwQYXUpaEH
calling afterwards," said Leo. "You see, that's being too clinging."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFcCzZQBKc5
"And did you ever give a reasonable explanation as to why you wanted to break up?" Mr McDonell gave Leo a look. "Did you?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdq9fbXmQRw
"I told her that it didn't feel right anymore to be together and that we had to break off our engagement."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjzDNh3fH4B
"Well, that's not a 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTDNpZOXZtU
clearcut answer to me," said Mrs McDonell. "There has to be a simple 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq3UEtNkon7
reason or else she wouldn't be calling you all the time."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFIQQMQgn8b
"Mum, I have my reasons," said Leo sternly.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡht1HsuT2pg
"But it still doesn't 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm25YXX4dwZ
add up and your mother is right," said Mr McDonell. "I never wanted to 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzkISG6krrj
ask you why you broke up with Kim because I know you don't like to talk 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcSpBhZKVkI
about such things. But now I'm starting to wonder what's really going 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu3g7Oagq3d
on."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa9qOnmP2bD
Leo felt cornered. His 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMthYDpQb8D
parents were good at making him spit out the truth whenever they wanted 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtX9gxBKZxl
it. And he didn't feel ready to tell them that he fell in love with 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc2zag5E2az
someone else.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt4ZIKFFXPd
"It's nothing," said Leo. "I just fell out and it didn't feel right any more."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs7Gw9xrz0W
"Well, you fell out of it too quickly," said Mrs McDonell.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMdteR3LDnH
"Is that why you brought her here? To change my mind?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡReIGRQWAcS
"Leo, calm down," said Mr McDonell. "And you, Bertha, why didn't you tell me that you were inviting Kim over?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGNPQhURVDi
"Don't tell me that you don't like her too," said Mrs McDonell almost looking disappointed.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyVsi9Vi4g4
"I have always liked 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNhRrvi1KME
Kim. But why you didn't tell me about this is what I want to know. You 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaCV5Wrjogg
knew that your son broke up with her and it hasn't even passed a good 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrSHwmp9kbQ
period of time for them to try and ease off the pain. And now, you just 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ15Ji07bZSd
opened up old wounds."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB2ggY2wbgF
"I'm sorry, I should have told you but I wanted it to be a surprise."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxYcWJBqvBW
"A surprise or a way of getting her and I back together?" Leo asked.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5bJoiOBCpZ
"Bertha, stop," Mr 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiTyumNZSf7
McDonell raised his hand beside his wife could even speak. "You two are 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxqirupxpvN
just going to argue like you always do and I'm not going to allow that. 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjkOmQB2KkU
Not when we have a guest in the house."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡswmKzf1wl2
"I'm glad you consider Kim our guest, hon," said Mrs McDonell sweetly.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU0qRTz2u4M
"That's because you 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWsrJpeHplH
bought her here and you left me no choice. Leo, I'm begging you, just 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFI9210gfc3
for this one night, let go of your anger or whatever it is you have 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqmxZjwV9oL
against Kim and have our dinner in peace. Can you do that for me?"1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh0ULJJ2vC1
Leo looked at his 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOhXdoRvTiU
father, then at his mother who gave him a look to go ahead with his 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAOpXkCPIDp
father's suggestion. He furrowed his eyebrows at her showing how angry 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTL3wAvNefI
he was. When he went back to looking at his father, he brought up his 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM78vbIvFgA
calm demeanour.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiD0J6S1xWh
"For you, dad, I will," said Leo.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVweievudvS
Mr McDonell blew out a 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAABvrK8flQ
sigh of relief. "Thank you, Leo. Though I do suggest you stop acting 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0huyWpnioI
like a child around her from now on."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPIKvqAUxVR
"I'll. In fact, I'll apologise to her right away."1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4iY1PTXdml
"That's so sweet of you, dear," said Mrs McDonell but Leo ignored her as he quickly left the room.1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxewcUW4nWJ
"You know, you've never 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhGrBV7MHtT
been so good with surprises, Bertha," said Mr McDonell as he looked at 1221Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5QJbLp0qa7
his wife and slowly made his way out of the study.
and then Add to home screen.