“Think about my offer. I’ll only give it to you once.”
Leonor pondered over his father’s words when he got home that night. There was a hollow in his chest as he spent the whole night looking out their bedroom’s window, like a fish stuck in a bowl. It was cruel.
Looking back, he thought that the life he chose wasn’t bad. He had no regrets leaving his mansion in exchange for a smaller house with his wife and kids around. Hearing their laughter fuels him everyday and he knew in his heart that he would choose this over and over again, given the chance.
“Darling…cough…” Nelle’s husky voice pulled him away from his head.
Leonor rushed over to her side, soothing her back with gentle touch. “Hey, don’t push yourself too hard.”
“Tell me what’s bothering you.”
A beat of silence passed between
