The large entrance door swung open again just as Nicole stepped outside. Leo, still frozen in shock from everything that had just unfolded, lifted his gaze, only to see her walking back inside. His breath caught in his throat. Had she changed her mind? Was she staying? Nicole's heels clicked softly against the varnished floor as she came to a stop before him, her face unreadable but tinged with regret. Bella snorted loudly, wrapping her arms tightly over her chest, but Nicole didn't bat an eye.She came to a stop right in front of Leo, inches from him, and reached into her bag to pull out a sleek, embossed business card. Without hesitation, she extended it toward him."My business card," she replied, her tone firm but soft. "You can reach me with the number on it."Leo hesitated, taking it from her outstretched hand; their fingers briefly touched. He swallowed hard, wanting to say something, anything, but the words refused to come. Nicole gave him a small, almost wistful smile
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