Love in the Limelight (Astrid and Elio)

Chapter 529

Astrid continued, [Robb doesn't care much about that stuff, but Dale is all about the pomp and

circumstance. A few days back would've been Dale's birthday.]

Jon exclaimed, [Damn, I wouldn't have guessed. Robb's got a soft spot, huh?]

Astrid added, [There's a lot you don't see, Jon.]

Jon said, [Oh, right, when you get back, let's meet up. I've got something I wanna talk to you about.]

Astrid sent a laughing emoji his way, then scrolled through other messages on her phone before setting

it aside, planning to snooze a bit longer. But the screen lit up again.

She picked it up and saw a message from Elio, [Let's grab some brunch when you wake up, then we'll

head back together. Roman's gonna pick us up at the airport.]

Astrid wasn't in the mood to chat, but the thought of Roman coming to pick them up made her reply

with a simple, [Okay.]

Thinking of Roman, she opened the chat and video-called him.

The little guy answered immediately, a huge grin on his face, "Mom! What time is your flight?"

Astrid answered, "We won't land until five in the afternoon. What are you up to, Roman?"

Roman explained, "Just missing you, Mom! Apart from eating and sleeping, that's all I'm doing!"

Astrid's heart melted at his sweet little voice, and she blew a big kiss to the camera, "Mom misses you

too!"

Before she could finish, a teasing voice cut in from off-camera, "Roman, you shameless little man!

What's this about missing mom all the time? You've been on my case non-stop to play video games!

Your head's filled with nothing but games!"

Astrid recognized that as Lucas' voice. She had been meaning to ask about his recovery, but hearing Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

how strong he sounded, she felt reassured.

Caught by Lucas, Roman pouted, "Mom, look at Lucas, always picking on kids!"

Lucas retorted, "Oh, please. Roman, you're such a drama queen. You act like a tough dog with others,

but turn into a puppy with your mom!"

Watching the two bicker, Astrid couldn't help but laugh, "Don't worry, Roman. Mom will take care of him

when she gets back."

Roman pinched his chubby cheeks, "Mom, I've been bullied so much by Lucas that I'm getting skinny,

look! I'm almost down to a chiseled jawline."

Astrid struggled to hold back her laughter at the sight of Roman's pudgy cheeks and double chin.

But Lucas burst out laughing, "Pfft, wasn't it you who gained two pounds on the scale this morning?"

Roman, fuming, snapped back, "Lucas, I curse you to be forever single!"

After his outburst, Roman suddenly remembered something and whispered to Astrid with a twinkle in

his eye, "Mom, I've got a surprise for you. You're gonna love it."

Astrid raised an eyebrow, "Have you got a present for me?"

Roman nodded eagerly, "Yep. It's super awesome. You're gonna fall in love with it."

Astrid said, "Alright then, be good and play with Lucas. I'll see you in the afternoon."

Roman replied, "Okay, Mom, see you later, love you!" He sent a blowing kiss to Astrid.

After Roman ended the call, Lucas lounged on the couch and teased mercilessly, "Roman, what if your

mom found out you cheated her, do you think she'd disown you?"