The Prison-Made Queen novel Chapter 216

After dinner, Callahan drove Leilani home.

The elevator stopped on the 18th floor. With a soft chime, the doors slid open. Leilani stepped out and turned to look at him. "I'm here."

Callahan remained in the elevator, his hand resting on the 'open' button, showing no intention of leaving.

Leilani raised an eyebrow. "Something else on your mind, Mr. Langley?"

Callahan was silent for two seconds, his gaze deep and fixed on her, clearly reluctant to part ways.

It was rare to see Callahan looking so attached. Leilani couldn't help but chuckle. "We live one floor apart, and we're going to the hospital together tomorrow to see Arnold. Why the long face?"

Facing Leilani's teasing, Callahan's expression didn't waver. "Afraid you'll change your mind."

Although she had no intention of doing so, teasing Callahan felt surprisingly good. Leilani smirked playfully. "Is it too late to back out now?"

Callahan's eyes darkened. He took a sudden step out of the elevator, closing the distance between them. "What do you think?"

Leilani took a half-step back, her back pressing against the corridor wall, but her smile remained sly. "Mr. Langley, forced transactions are unethical."

Callahan looked down at her, their breaths mingling in the small space. Leilani's heart pounded against her ribs like a drum. She wasn't sure what she was expecting, but the anticipation was palpable.

They gazed deeply into each other's eyes. Finally, Callahan simply reached out and gently ruffled the top of her hair, his voice low and raspy. "See you tomorrow, Dr. Sloan."

With that, he turned and walked back into the elevator.

Just before the doors slowly slid shut, Leilani waved at him, her eyes smiling. "See you tomorrow, Callahan."

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