Fake Mate Beta Rises to Alpha Heiress (Natalie) novel Chapter 126

Chapter 126 Every Bit of Your Thoughtfulness Counts

Chapter 126 Every Bit of Your Thoughtfulness Counts

Natalie’s POV:

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The door creaked open, revealing Leonardo bathed in the gentle glow of the corridor lamp. The cool night air clung to him, along with the faint trace of a long-haul journey. His black overcoat hung loosely over his shoulders, and his loosened tie lent an air of laid-back weariness. But in an instant, those deep-set eyes sparked like fire at the sight of me.

“How on earth…” All words died on my lips at the sight.

A tender smile graced Leonardo’s face, softening his otherwise chiseled features. Without waiting for me to finish, he stepped in, his arm snaking around my waist.

Leonardo pulled me close, leading me inside as the door shut softly behind us.

He bent his head, resting his chin on my freshly-washed hair. After taking a deep breath, it was as if all his fatigue and longing melted away in the embrace of my scent.

“Missed you like crazy. Hopped over right after landing.” His voice, muffled in my hair, dripped with yearning and content. “Didn’t wanna wake you, so I held off on telling you… But my longing got the upper hand.”

My heart swelled with a warm, intense feeling. This sweet idiot.

“Next time, just bang on the door or give me a ring. Don’t loiter outside like that,” I coaxed, my voice laced with concern. I could tell he’d been waiting for a long time, no questions needed.

It was late, yet all traces of sleepiness fled at the sight of him.

Leonardo had become a regular here, so I’d stocked the guest room with men’s essentials for him: fresh toothpaste, a razor, and two sets of black silk pajamas.

“Thought you’d dig these black silk jammies, so I got two different styles,” I said, passing them over. Taking care of the people I care about was second nature to me.

Leonardo stopped in his tracks. His eyes met mine, brimming with a complex mix of shock and a profound sense of being valued.

“When’d you get these?” His voice was a deep rumble.

“During my lunch break, I hit a bunch of stores and compared the fabrics. These seemed just your style.” I shrugged.

I thought it was no big deal.

Leonardo ran his fingers over the smooth silk, then curled them around the pajamas, clutching them like they were priceless artifacts.

“Thanks for going the extra mile for me,” he said, with a rare solemnity.

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Chapter 126 Every Bit of Your Thoughtfulness Counts

I laughed it off. “It’s nothing. No need for thanks. Don’t be so formal…”

“Not nothing,” Leonardo cut in, his tone firm with that Alpha determination. “To me, it’s huge.”

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He stepped closer, his gaze boring into mine. “Natalie, remember, every bit of your thoughtfulness counts. This…” he held up the pajamas, continuing, “and you included.”

His words stirred my quiet heart, instantly sending ripples outward. Caught off guard, I stood rooted to the spot.

Was it really worth being cherished for going the extra mile for someone?

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