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107. Scare

Author: Rich Ghali
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-27 21:59:57

Alex approached after the flight attendant called him. He looked confused and wondered when he found Caterina crying there.

"What happened?" Alex asked Leonardo.

Leonardo shook his head in response. They both didn't know. Caterina suddenly became hysterical after she woke up from her sleep.

"Did you do something?" Alex seemed to be interrogating her.

There had never been a history of a subordinate interrogating his boss. However, Alex wanted to know the reason behind Caterina's crying.

"I didn't do anything. I was working while she was sleeping peacefully. Suddenly she became hysterical after I woke her up." Leonardo explained.

Alex frowned.

"Kate, are you okay?" Alex asked gently. He approached, bent down to look at Caterina.

Caterina shook her head. She hugged Alex tightly. "Don't leave me." She said with a sob.

Leonardo clenched his fists as he stared at Caterina hugging Alex right in front of him. He had tried to be the first person there when Caterina needed help. However, Cateri
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