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117. Fantasy

Author: Rich Ghali
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-28 18:12:08

Caterina was silent because she was gripped by such great nervousness. She was so nervous, she wished she could sink into the ground. Her mouth couldn't move when she was faced with nervousness. She really didn't dare to say the sentence she had just said to Alex.

Leonardo took a few sips of water, then he put the bottle back into the refrigerator. He turned around, staring at Caterina with a look full of waiting for an answer. His right eyebrow raised when he looked at Caterina. He really wanted to know what Caterina was thinking about him.

Caterina shook her head slowly. Her breath began to sound so labored. Because Leonardo was staring at her, she was getting more and more nervous to the point of being half to death.

Leonardo smiled thinly. Seeing Caterina nervous, he suddenly felt happy. Wouldn't someone feel very nervous when they were facing the person they loved? Leonardo felt happy when he thought about that. That meant Caterina really still loved him.

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