Her words hit him like a slap and for a moment, something flickered in his expression—guilt, regret, maybe even shame. But it was gone as quickly as it appeared, replaced by the cold, unyielding mask he always wore.He stood there in silence, his gaze heavy as Isabella's words hung in the air. He didn't answer immediately, instead letting his eyes roam her face—searching for something, perhaps, or merely buying time.“Leo,” Isabella pressed, stepping closer, her voice soft yet insistent. “You can't keep avoiding this. Just tell me.”Her persuasion seemed to have him but yet, he didn't flinch, not yet. Instead, he sighed, his expression softening for the briefest moments. His hand moves almost instinctively, his fingers grazing her chin and sliding gently along her cheek. The touch was fleeting, like a whisper but it was enough to still the air between them.Isabella froze, her breath catching. The unexpected tenderness left her momentarily unguarded and she leaned into his hand, press
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