Unlike previous nights, this time Alana slept apart from Leo. She chose the other side of the bed, turning her back to her husband. Leo sighed, observing Alana's unmoving back for the past hour. Leo knew Alana wasn't asleep yet, but she remained silent, not uttering a single word.On the other hand, Leo should have felt relieved not to hear his wife's complaints. However, for some reason, it felt like something was missing when Alana chose to stay silent like this. Finally, Leo had to break the silence."Can I ask for help to get my red book?" Leo said, making Alana immediately sit up and get out of bed. Leo slightly smiled, feeling pleased that Alana didn't completely ignore him. However, the smile disappeared when Alana walked towards their bedroom door and left, irritating Leo.Apparently, his idea to break the silence between them didn't work. The next moment, the door opened again, revealing Alana with her impassive face, followed by a servant entering after Alana, causing Leo to
Rose furrowed her brow as she looked towards the restaurant's door. Someone with sunglasses, a mask, and a scarf covering most of their face was sneaking towards her. Rose could only exhale deeply when the person sat in front of her, glancing left and right."So, are you currently playing the role of Detective Conan?" Rose guessed, making Alana lower her sunglasses slightly while looking at Rose."I have to be cautious, Aunt," Alana answered, staying vigilant about her surroundings. "Stop playing the role you're currently in and quickly tell me what you want to convey," Rose said, prompting Alana to remove her sunglasses, mask, and scarf, bringing her face closer, raising Rose's eyebrows."Is Aunt sure that when coming here, no one followed Aunt?" Alana asked. Rose shook her head."Alright, and is Aunt sure there are no bugs placed on our table?" Alana asked again, making Rose appear irritated. "Stop being absurd and quickly tell me the essence of our meeting," Rose said again, causin
Alana began walking towards the lobby of the office where Leo was. This was her first time going to her husband's office without prior notice. Placing her handbag on the receptionist's desk, Alana caught the receptionist's glance."Good afternoon, ma'am. Can I help you with anything?" the receptionist asked. Alana glanced at Erna's name tag, smiled, and inquired, "Erna, can I meet Mr. Leo?"Erna looked her way, smiled, and asked, "Do you have an appointment?" Alana shook her head. "I'm sorry, you can't meet Mr. Leo," Erna said regretfully."Could you connect me briefly with Mr. Leo?" Alana requested. Erna shook her head again, "I'm sorry, I can't connect the call because he can't receive calls from others."Alana sighed. "I forgot to introduce myself. I am Mr. Leo's wife," Alana said. Erna paused for a moment, observing Alana's appearance. "I'm sorry, ma'am. Many claim to be Mr. Leo's wife. I can't arrange a meeting without an appointment.""Do I have to show my marriage certificate w
"Am I interrupting your conversation?" Selena asked, still standing at the doorway as she observed Alana and Leo in Leo's office, with Alana giving her a disapproving look. It was hard not to, considering Selena entered Leo's office so effortlessly, while Alana, as his wife, experienced disrespectful expulsion when she was still in the office lobby."What brings you to my husband's office?" Alana asked, emphasizing the word 'husband' in her sentence. But before she could get an answer from Alana, Leo immediately intervened, causing Alana to turn her gaze back to him."I called Selena to come and meet me," Leo said. Hearing Leo's words, Selena promptly closed the door and continued her steps towards him, sitting right in front of him. Meanwhile, Alana remained silent, standing frozen in her place.Alana started to observe Selena's movements as she handed Leo a brown envelope. "Why do you want to work here?" Leo asked, making Alana widen her eyes. "So, she's going to work here?" Alana a
Leo sighed, closing his book and placing it on the nightstand. "Alana, it's not like that. I'm busy with work, and you know I have responsibilities as a boss," Leo explained, looking at her with a mix of annoyance and understanding."Busy or not, that doesn't give you the right to ignore your wife, especially in front of someone like Selena," Alana retorted, her frustration evident in her voice. "I'm not asking for much, just a little acknowledgment."Leo remained silent for a moment, his expression unreadable. "I didn't mean to upset you. If I did, I apologize," he finally said, his tone sincere.Alana sighed, realizing Leo's genuine apology. "It's just that... I want to feel important to you, not like an afterthought," she admitted, her gaze softening.Leo reached out to hold her hand, "You are important to me, Alana. I might not always show it, but I appreciate everything you do." They shared a moment of quiet understanding before Leo added, "I'll try to be more mindful of your fee
Leo nudged Alana's shoulder as she suddenly started nibbling her lips. "Why do you always attack me like this out of nowhere?" Leo exclaimed with irritation, causing Alana to roll her eyes."If I asked you nicely, would you let me kiss you?" Alana's response left Leo momentarily speechless."I can already guess, you'll never let me kiss your husband freely. Lucky are the wives out there with understanding husbands," grumbled Alana, growing more frustrated.Alana tried to move away from Leo, having indirectly rejected the offered kiss, but Lady Luck seemed to favor her when Leo once again stopped her."Stop sulking like children. I'm just asking, why do you always kiss suddenly? Do you have a sudden-kissing syndrome or something?" Leo teased, making Alana burst into laughter."Yes, let's consider it that way. But most importantly, I don't do it with just any man. No, I only do it with my husband. For me, my answer is enough to allow me to kiss you anytime," Alana said with a wink, maki
Alana lowered her face upon the arrival of two women who were now chatting with Leo in the family room. Meanwhile, she sat there, listening, occasionally sipping the now-cold tea."I didn't expect you to get married so soon. Aunt thought you would wait for Selena," Miranda's comment caught Alana's attention. Alana looked towards her, and Miranda also looked at Alana as if her words were directed at her."Hasn't Selena found a good man already?" Leo said, seemingly not denying Miranda's earlier statement. It was as if Leo agreed that he was waiting for Selena. Alana shifted her gaze with irritation."Yes, Aunt regrets that mistake because Aunt accepted that scoundrel who hurt this beautiful niece of hers," Miranda said, stroking Selena's long hair. Selena held Miranda's hand, indicating that she didn't need to tell anything to Leo."It's okay, dear. Leo needs to know that your ex left you for those rich aunts who funded and propelled him," Miranda said, making Leo put down his tea cup
Alana had just come out of the bathroom wearing a bathrobe wrapped around her. She was about to step towards the Dressroom, but Alana halted when she remembered something."I think I forgot something," Alana said, making Leo, who was staring at his phone screen, look towards Alana, still in a bathrobe with wet hair."What did you forget?" Leo asked, then returned his gaze to his phone screen. Alana then walked towards the side of the bed, where Leo was, leaning her back against the headboard."I lodge a protest. Why didn't you tell me that Selena and her mother are moving today?" Alana asked, making Leo finally put his phone on the nightstand."Haven't I told you before that they would move here?""But you didn't explain that it would be today.""So what if it's today? Are you going to welcome them with a small party?" Leo asked, making Alana roll her eyes. Of course not. How could Alana do that when she didn't even agree with the two women staying in their house?"No, it's just that