The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 284

Seeing Leopold exit the diner, she seized the chance to respond.

[Sorry, Arno, mom's been grounding me from my phone lately. Couldn't respond to your messages. I'm doing okay now, no need to worry.]

Arnold responded quickly. [Glad to hear you're alright. I'm still in Starhaven, wrapping up a few shoots. I should be back in a couple of weeks.]

[I'll wait for you.]

[Promise me you'll tell me if something's bothering you or if you're unhappy. Don't keep it to yourself.]

[OK.]

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Aurelia looked up to find herself under a massive shadow. Startled, she turned to find Leopold standing behind her, his eyes dark and cold as he stared at her phone. His face was as dark as a storm cloud.

She shivered. "I...I thought you went out?"

When did he come back?

Leopold ground out between clenched teeth, "You were hoping I'd leave?"

"No," she recoiled. "I'm going to check on the kid." As she stood up to leave, he swept her into his arms and strode out of the diner, heading upstairs.

Her face went pale from fright. "Put me down!"