Just as her lips parted, poised to speak, the door swung open dramatically, revealing Leo gliding in on his wheelchair, a mischievous grin adorning his face. "Baby," he murmured softly, rolling towards me, "it's time for us to make our exit." Though disappointed by his untimely arrival, I rose to my feet nonetheless.
Jean's disapproving gaze lingered on Leo, but she remained silent. Curiosity sparked in Leo's eyes as he glanced over at Jean, his eyebrows raising in question.
Before I could utter a word, Jean beat me to it. "Pleasure to meet you," Jean greeted, her words dripping with a false sweetness. However, the way she spoke and the disdain in her eyes contradicted her supposed cordiality.
Leo, sensing the frostiness in Jean's tone, responded with a fleeting smile. He bid Jean farew
