"I know,"
Leon answered irritably. Not wanting to say another word, he said, "Mom, I'm tired. I'm hanging up."
After dropping the call, he sighed while he was staring at the scenic beauty of D City during the night.
"Leon."
Donned in a bathrobe, Candida came from behind him. "Who was calling you just now? You don't look happy."
"It's my mom."
Leon turned around and held her in his arms, gently rubbing his chin against her hair. "Mom said that Daryl has gone back to work and managed to hit the headlines of the entertainment circle."
Upon hearing this, Candida's eyes lit up a little, but she quickly concealed it. Then, she asked with a hint of concern, "Has my sister gone back to work? I haven't heard from her a few days.
I thought she had become homeless, so I wanted to send her some money."
When he heard her remark, Leon thought how kindhearted she was. He touched her face affectionately and said, "Candida, you don't have to blame yourself for anything that happens to that bitch."
"But I'm a little scared that my sister will say something unfavorable about us." Candida's eyes were overcame with worry. "I honestly don't care that much. I'm just afraid that your mom won't be able to bear it. And I don't want our baby to be blamed as soon as it's born."
"I'm not going to let that happen,"
Leon assured her. "Honey, you've got to trust me. I'll protect you and our child to the best of my abilities."
"Okay."
At this point, Candida felt so moved that she embraced him.
Leon also wrapped his arms around her and held her tightly. His eyes glinted with a touch of anger. If Daryl ever dared to go against him, he would do everything in his power to make her taste the feeling of losing her dignity once more.
The following day
After using Ronan's ointment on her wound, Daryl felt that her arm was almost healed.
She had gotten up early to have breakfast, and was about to meet Sofia in the film and television base. Today's shooting had some scenes she was part of.
"Mommy, are you going to drive me to school today?" Benjamin asked.
Hearing the child's sweet voice, Daryl smiled. She was about to say yes, but a stern voice interrupted her.
"Benjamin, why don't you let me drive you to school today instead?"
"No way!"
Benjamin protested. "No, Daddy. I want Mommy to drive me!
"Are you sure?"
Zack warned while casting a glance at him.
"Fine..."
Benjamin's momentary bravery dissipated in an instant. "Daddy, just do as you wish."
Seeing this interaction, Daryl asked softly, "What about me?"
She and Benjamin usually took the same car to go out. If Zack was going to drive Benjamin to school, what about her?
Zack glanced at her coldly, and said, "Well, do you want to walk to the shooting location?"
"Not a chance."
Daryl shook her head, realizing that he was implying that she had to take his car too.
As soon as they were finished with breakfast, Zack and Benjamin got into the car, and Daryl trailed behind them.
Benjamin's car was a black Rolls-Royce.
The car looked so luxurious and elegant.
While they were inside the car, Daryl and Benjamin sat in silence.
After they dropped off Benjamin at the school, only Daryl and Zack were left inside the car.
The atmosphere between them felt a little awkward. Subconsciously, Daryl touched her noise, trying to think of a topic to raise. "By the way, how was the result of the ointment?'
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