Chapter 21: I am not sure if I could call this a happy ending or a sad one. ( ˘ ³˘)♥
"Babe," she whispered, her voice barely holding steady, "I believe you."
When he looked at her, he noticed it...her eyes were slightly watery. Not from anger...
"Babe, I just... hate the feeling of being alone... without you beside me," she exclaimed, looking downwards, playing with her shoes on the ground...
Leo gently patted her on the head, offering a small smile, but just seconds later, his expression changed...
(Ring... Ring...)
The sudden vibration broke their moment...
He reached into his pocket with his left hand and pulled out his phone, glancing at the screen light.
He instantly furrowed his brows. "Babe, it’s... my uncle."
Sarah tilted her head to the side. "This late?"
Leo nodded slowly, already feeling a weight in his chest. "Yeah. He never calls this late unless it’s something serious."
(Click...)
Leo picked up the call and held the phone close to his ear...