As the door closed behind Isabella, leaving the room empty save for Eric and Leo, a heavy silence settled between them. Leo remained standing, his arms crossed over his chest, his eyes fixed on the floor as he waited for his father to speak. He could feel the weight of his father's gaze on him, assessing, probing, as if trying to read the thoughts hidden behind Leo's actions.Finally, Leo looked up, his curiosity getting the better of him. “What is it you wanted to discuss, father? Why did you send Isabella away?” His voice was steady but there was an undercurrent of tension, as if he already suspected that this conversation would be far from easy.Eric did not answer immediately, instead, he leaned back in his chair, his eyes narrowing slightly as he studied his son. The silence stretches on, thick with unspoken words and at that moment, Leo felt a flicker of unease. He tilted his head, his mind a maze of thoughts. What was his father thinking? Why was he delaying what he had to say?
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