The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 451

A suffocating wave of despair and resentment washed over me once more.

I took the tissue, burying my face in it, and stayed silent for a long moment. "So that's how it is."

"Do you want to get something to eat?" The car was quiet, and Leon's voice was exceedingly gentle.

I knew he was trying to accommodate my feelings, afraid that I was too upset.

But I quickly wiped my tears, lifted my head, and offered him a small smile. "Didn't you just eat with your friend?"

"I lost my appetite eating with her. Suddenly, I'm starving again, and I want to eat with you." Leon frowned slightly, seemingly reluctant to mention that friend.

Without waiting for my answer, he tried to tempt me. "There's a place down by the old district that makes incredible seafood soup, Dr. Hayes. Want to try it?"

I wanted to refuse, but my stomach betrayed me with a loud rumble.

I hadn't had much of an appetite the past couple of days. My bad mood always kept me from eating much. But looking at Leon's bright, eager face as he talked about the seafood soup, his eyes screamed, "It's so good, you'll regret it if you don't."

It made me crave it despite myself.

Leon's smile widened. Without another word, he started the car and took a turn down another street.

After freezing outside for so long, I really did want something warm to soothe myself.

Ferris was at Eden Gardens right now. I didn't want to go back so early; I didn't want to see him.

Leon parked the car at the entrance of a small alley. When I got out, I realized I had knocked something onto the ground.

Looking down, I saw a white tube of Tom Ford lipstick.

I handed it to Leon, who looked at me in surprise.

The night had deepened, but the world suddenly felt much brighter.

The snow was falling heavier outside. Leon dropped me off at the usual spot. Just as I was about to walk away, he called out, opening an umbrella. "Dr. Hayes, are you okay? The snow is really coming down. Want me to walk you in?"

"No need, I'll be fine." I took the umbrella from his hand.

After walking a short distance, I paused and looked back, finding Leon still standing in the exact same spot.

He was leaning against the car door, smoking a cigarette, seemingly watching me.

I waved at him, and he waved back, shoving the phone in his left hand into his pocket.

When I unlocked the door to Eden Gardens, Ferris was sitting on the living room sofa.

"Didn't you get off work ages ago? Why are you just getting back? Where were you?"