Chapter 257 All That Beauty Was His Fantasy

Leslie met Hugh's gaze.

For a moment, she almost softened. She'd almost got deceived again by those deep, affectionate eyes of his.

However, she quickly forced herself to look away, not entertaining his presence. Then, she turned back to her car.

This time, Hugh stepped aside. Then, he called out to her, "Les, I'll see you in a couple of days."

Leslie heard his words and mumbled under her breath, "'See you', my foot!"

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Soon, the day of Natalie's departure was approaching, and Leslie proposed a get-together as a farewell for her.

Natalie felt such occasions were somewhat melancholic. But she was unable to resist Leslis's insistence and eventually agreed.

Before going to the dinner, Natalie first made a trip to the Montte Villa, where Owen was currently living.

Even though Owen was now suffering from dementia, she felt it was right to say farewell to him given his kindness toward her.

After all, the next time she'd see him would be after half a year, when her study abroad prog