Before Nathan could speak, Leo snatched the phone right out of his hand.
It had been over 24 hours now—Brittany must really be furious this time.
Seven years together.
Leo knew better than anyone how much Brittany longed for a lifelong, stable marriage. Their wedding date had been set six months ago.
This time, the situation was more serious. Still, he figured he could barely make the effort to coax her.
But listening to the rare gentleness in his voice, Brittany found herself lost in thought.
The next second, she hung up.
Perhaps it was guilt over agreeing to marriage only to brush it aside, but Leo's attitude this time was surprisingly good.
Still, Brittany couldn't recall the last time Leo had been this gentle toward her.
The cold, detached beep of the call dis
