Love in the Limelight Novel novel Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Seeing that expression, Astrid felt a pang of sadness. But when she looked up at the stone–faced man next to her, she swallowed her words. “Thank you” Elio’s voice was ley, and even though it was only a word of gratitude, it still gave Astrid a jolt.

Astrid quickly shook her head, “No need.”

This guy was too harsh No wonder the kid didn’t want to go with him

Ello bent down to lift Roman into his arms, then turned to leave. He looked as cold as ever.

Roman leaned on Elio’s shoulder, looking back at her His tears fell, and watching them, Astrid felt like she’d just handed a lamb over to a wolf. Her guilt was intense

Astrid closed the door, her phone was buzzing non–stop. Looking at it, she saw a string of memes from her dad, ending with a message, [‘I’m thinking of retiring. When are you coming back to take over the company?“]

Astrid replied with a meme that read, [“Can’t hear you, too windy.“]

Closing the chat Astrid scrolled through her gallery to find a group photo from a company event. She circled Simon’s face, then sent it to Chad, [“Find someone to teach this guy a lesson.“]

Chad responded with an emoji, [“Chief, what did he do?“]

Astrid. Just go, don’t ask so many questions.“]

Chad [Alright, I’m on it“]

“Uh… Dr. Conrad paused for a few seconds. “The last one was my first love in middle school. This one is from high school.”

First love from middle school and high school?

Astrid wasn’t interested in the old man’s life story and was about to hang up when he said, “I’ve already promised them I’d go save her, and I even used your name, “Aster the Savior.” Everyone in the medical field, knows that when Aster makes a promise, she keeps it. If you don’t go, it’ll ruin your reputation!”

”

Astrid was livid, “You old coot!”

Dr. Conrad chuckled triumphantly, “Hahaha, Astrid, I love you. Mwah!“,