Love or Leave Behind Novel

Samuel’s expressionally changed His gazeboward pilien became indifferent. “Are you really that eager to attend a wedding?”

“Yeah, everyone is getting married or engaged this year. Invitations keep piling up so much that I’m almost numb,” Julien replied. Samuel did’t respond but lit a cigarette instead. He held & between his slender fingers as the embers glowed faintly. After a while, he took a drag and said, “Not sure,

but probably

Brady couldn’t shake off the feeling that fullen had intentionally brought this i

Well, let me congratulate you in advance then.”

s up. However, he couldn’t say much, especially since Samuel didn’t react much. It was unsettling Samuel finished his drink, leaving only ice cubes in the glass. After pouring another drink for himself, he finally asked, “How is it going with her?

Julien played dumb “Huh? with whom?”

“Do you really need me to spell it out?”

Julien teased, “I’m keeping it under wraps for now.

Samuelchugged down his drink and said, “it’s getting late. I’m heading back to the hotel.”

Julin didn’t stop him. After Samuel lett, Julien’s mood seemed to dim as he chatted with Shelmaine via text.

Feeling sleepy, Shelmaine sent a message and prepared for bed. However, she couldn’t fall asleep as her mind was racing with memories.

It wasn’t until dawn that she finally drifted off.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Her phone ringing woke her up. She groggily answered the call but was met with silence. After repeatedly saying “hello”, she only heard the wind in the background. Now that she was fully awake, she said, “If you don’t speak, I’m hanging up.

“Did I wake you up?

“Yes, you did.” Shelmine recognized the voice. Her drowsiness vanished instantly. “Why are you calling me at this hour?”

“Nothing,” he responded, sounding completely unapologetic.

Shelmine was exasperated “Do you have some kind of weird habit?”

“If you say so.”

“Are you drunk and acting

“Did Julien tell you that?”

gout? Shelmaine’s tone turned sharp. She didn’t care about his feelings. “If you’re drunk, go home and sleep it off. Don’t disturb me

Shelmaine didn’t deny it. Jullen did mention that he was out drinking with Samuel Since Julien didn’t go into details, she didn’t ask

Upon hearing the soft click of a lighter on the other end, she said quickly, “If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up”

She didn’t even bother to say goodbye.

Samuel said coldly, “I’m at your doorstep”

shelmaine was at a loss for words.

A cold sweat immediately broke out on her back. As a sense of dread creeped in, she said, “It’s late. Please leave”

“I want some tea. Make me acup”

shelmane declined directly, “No way.”

“But you could make it for Julien?”

“So, you two are really together now?

“I’s none of your business”

“Thelmaine, you’re still carrying my child. How many times do I have to remind you?