Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed novel Chapter 518

"I'm done for the night." Leda set her wine glass on the table and stood up.

Too much wine could lead to trouble, especially with a guy at home.

She had enough sense to know that.

York paused mid-motion, "What, leaving already? We haven't even finished."

"You think my place is a bar? Drinking like there's no tomorrow?"

"We're both sober, it's a waste not to finish."

"It's not a waste. I can save it, have it tomorrow by myself."

"..."

"It's getting late," Leda pointed at the wall clock, "Time for you to head out."

"What's with you?"

Leda: "What about me?"

"Needing people when you want, and kicking them out when you don't? Is that how you treat people?"

"What do you expect? To stay the night?"

"Boyfriends staying over at their girlfriend's place is pretty standard, isn't it? Even if we're pretending, shouldn't we at least make it believable?"

"Ridiculous! Who cares if we're staying together or not?"

Just then, York's phone rang, a video call notification lighting up the screen.

He took a look and smirked, "See? Someone cares."

Before Leda could react, he answered the call—

"Hey, mom, what's up this late?"

On the other end, Katrina Gibson sounded surprised, "Where are you? That doesn't look like your place."

York chuckled, "At Leda's."

"For real?" Katrina sounded astonished, "You better not be pulling my leg..."

"Why would I? Here, let me get her to say hi. Leda, it's my mom—"

Leda quickly put on a smile and scooted next to him, "Good evening, Mrs. Gibson."

"Hello, dear! I can't believe this rascal is actually at your place. You guys wrapping up the night?"

"Yep~"

"Make sure to dry your hair before bed, don't catch a cold."