Chloe remained silent.

"Chloe," Leonel called in the gentlest tone possible. "Sometimes, taking a break from your busy activities is necessary to entertain yourself."

"But not with you!"

Leonel laughed. Chloe's angry face was so endearing to him.

Leonel abruptly stopped his car. He took a deep breath, as much as he could. The turmoil in his chest intensified. Why did Chloe's image grow more decisive in his mind? Before continuing his journey, he reached for the phone he had kept in his ...