You Are The Apple of My Eyes novel Chapter 829

It was late night in Lexingport City. Michelle, having just finished her shower, sat in her bed and let out a heavy, tired sigh. Her hair was still dripping wet when her phone started ringing.

Her eyes lit up when she saw the caller ID.

This was Leon's private number on C Island. She had saved it on her phone yesterday.

Michelle answered the phone immediately.

"Good evening, Michelle." Leon's voice, albeit over the phone, sounded so pleasant that Michelle found herself smiling.

In a cheerful tone, she answered, "Good evening! But isn't it afternoon on C Island? Is it cold there? Leon, wear thick clothes even if you don't feel cold, okay? I don't want you to get sick."

Michelle's nagging made Leon's expression soften. "Michelle, I can't take it here anymore. I want to go back to Lexingport City."

Michelle opened her mouth to say something, but a lump in her throat blocked any words that wanted to come out. She remained silent for a while, her eyes glistening with tears.

The truth was, she didn't go to see him off this morning, not because she wasn't able to ask for a leave at work, but because she couldn't bring herself to go.

She didn't want to see Leon leave. It would've felt like watching a loved one fade away, as though she was going to lose something—even though this was just a temporary separation.

If she didn't physically see Leon leave, then she could just console herself by pretending Leon was too busy to see her these days and she wouldn't truly feel his absence.

In her eyes, it was fine that she was deceiving herself.

But when Leon came back, she would definitely be the first one at the airport, waiting to pick him up.

Michelle sniffled and forced a smile. "Leon, I'll be waiting for you. But I'm usually very busy by the end of the year, so I won't have that much time to spend with you. So, come home after the New Year."

Leon came back his senses. "Okay, I will," he promised.

"Good! Leon, please call me whenever you have the time. It doesn't matter where I am, I'll answer your call!" Michelle started to giggle.

Hearing her cute laugh made Leon smile, too. It was as though she was standing next to him, giggling into his ear. He could almost see her bright eyes turning into crescent moon shapes from laughing too hard.

He imagined her cute teeth whenever she smiled.

He began to miss her terribly.

He could do nothing but watch the servants come and go, moving things around the magnificent castle. But it still felt very desolate and alone, and Leon missed her more and more with each passing minute.

He wanted her in his arms and he wanted to kiss her. Only in this way would his empty heart be filled again.

"Michelle, I'd prefer it if you called me." At this point, Leon was resisting every urge to just hop into a car and drive back to the airport to fly back to Lexingport City.

"I'll also pick up any time."

Michelle was excited, but she tried to think sensibly. "But Leon, you are different from everyday workers like me. You must be very busy with national affairs. I wouldn't know if I'm disturbing you when I call. So it'll be better if I wait for you to call me instead.

Most importantly, I'm too lazy to take the lead. Can't you do it?"

Leon smiled devilishly. "That's true. You never take initiative. You always want me to take the lead, and I know you enjoy it."

Michelle was confused. 'Why does he sound weird?' she thought to herself.

Just then, Wynn happened to pass by and overhear Leon's last sentence. Even though he didn't know the context, he was positive Leon was talking about something obscene.

Wynn's eyes nearly popped out of his head, too speechless to say anything.

Hearing footsteps behind him, Leon turned around and saw Wynn's contemptuous look.

'Did he hear what I said just now?'

Leon wondered, feeling a bit guilty. After a pause, he turned around calmly and continued his conversation on the phone.

Wynn shut his mouth and waited, his ears pricked up to eavesdrop.

"Then I'll be the one to lead," Leon said.