Chapter 392


    Leonard’s


    “We don’t have one.”


    Kelly’s gaze darkened noticeably.


    “Yeah, we’re just friends.”


    Kathleen gave her a pointed look.


    Mommy.


    I’m hungry.” Desiree pouted.


    “All right.” Kathleen nodded.


    “You can put Desi down, Mr.


    Sullivan.


    Desiree held Kathleen’s hand.


    Samuel nced at Em and asked in a deep, affectionate voice,


    “All right,e along.


    nodded enthusiastically.


    Leonard smirked at Ryder.


    “He has a wingman.


    Leonard turned toward Kelly.


    heading up, then.”


    Her parents were here on the second floor as well.


    She said, “If you don’t show


    your arm here, Leonard.


    This is not an indication that I like you.


    me,” she asserted.


    “To be clear, it’s for the best if you don’t have


    I don’t want any trouble.


    both of us,” he stated matter-of-factly.


    Kelly bristled with indignation.


    me? Why don’t you say that to your grandpa as well?”


    Leonard merely gave her a long look.


    “I


    worse seven yearster.


    before leaving.


    His gaze darkened.


    She has some nerve to call me trash.


    meek and cute, and that version of her is far preferable to her personality right


    “What would you like?”


    “I’m not picky,” he answered.


    smiled.


    do you think I’ll grow to be as tall as Daddy?” Em asked eagerly.


    “Of course, he’s your daddy, and you’re


    He met her gaze squarely.


    right up.” Kathleen made a te


    table over there?”


    “Oh, sure.” He hesitated before ushering the kids there.


    Kathleen didn’t want


    returned her attention to him.


    “You said I don’t


    I’m injured now and don’t know what to eat.


    You should decide for me.”


    “This isn’t listening to me.


    took spoonfuls of greens.


    annoyance.


    of him, even if it was poison.


    He carried a te


    you.” His answer was sinct.


    “No need, go to Eil and Desi instead.


    bother other people.


    across her chest.


    “What do you think?”


    He remained silent.


    My thoughts don’t matter.


    and moved to take her favorite dishes.


    Samuel’s attention was pulled to Ryder approaching them, and he didn’t move an inch.


    Ryder’s


    “Mr.


    for me,” Samuel replied coldly.


    Ryder cracked a smile.


    “Ah, Ms.


    two perfectly fine hands,” said Samuel.


    time now.


    Kathleen said, “Do it yourself, Ryder.


    nice.


    had a permanent scowl on his face.


    “Nonsense.


    No one wishes to get hurt,” she chided.


    smiled, his eyes cutting to Samuel.


    Samuel’s expression


    and caught up with them.


    “Here, Mommy,” Em called out.


    Kathleen went


    te and felt a pang of guilt.


    but having only vegetables wouldn’t be enough.


    “Mommy, I want shrimp,” Desiree requested, and Kathleen peeled it for her.


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    Samuel


    Xenakis,” she said.


    His face split into a warm smile.


    his appetite during the meal, but he soldiered on for the sake of his