201Darius took a deep breath, trying to rein in his mounting frustration. He glanced over at Mrs. Smith, who stood with her arms crossed, her gaze as icy as ever. Edgar's eyes, meanwhile, remained fixed on him, brimming with hostility."What exactly do you want from me, Edgar?" Darius asked, his vo
202Edgar's eyes lingered on Darius, a smirk playing on his lips. "You hear that, kid? Even Lydia's mother thinks you're worthless."Darius's fists clenched tighter, his knuckles turning white. "I'm not here to argue. Just let me pass."Edgar took a step closer, his towering presence more intimidati
203Darius sighed. "Just a misunderstanding."Edgar's eyes flashed with annoyance. "A misunderstanding? You think you can just brush this off?"Emily stepped between them, her voice calm but firm. "Let's all just take a step back. This isn't helping anyone."Edgar sneered, "Stay out of this, Dimily.
204Darius watched as Mrs. Smith and Edgar finally walked away. The tension in his muscles eased slightly, but his mind was still reeling from the confrontation. Emily placed a gentle hand on his arm, her touch warm and reassuring."Are you okay?" she asked softly, concern etched on her face.Darius
205Darius felt a mixture of nervousness and anticipation as he watched Leslie sip her coffee. He cleared his throat, trying to muster the courage to broach the subject. “Leslie, I was thinking… how about we go to Elena Castro's Cosmetic together for relaxation?”Leslie’s eyes widened in shock, near
206Meanwhile, behind the counter, Emily watched them through teary eyes, her heart aching with unspoken feelings. She dried her eyes with the back of her hand, trying to keep her emotions in check. The café had always been a place of comfort for her, but now it felt like a battleground. Seeing Dari
207As Darius and Leslie finished their meal, the tension at their table had settled into a heavy, uncomfortable silence. Darius glanced at his watch, realizing it was already late. The thought of visiting Elena's Castro Cosmetics today was no longer feasible, but he felt a strange mix of relief and
208The next day, Darius dressed in simple attire—a plain white shirt and dark jeans. He wasn't one for flashy clothes, preferring comfort over style. As he climbed into his Eclipse, he couldn't shake the tension that had built up from the previous night. The argument with Leslie still lingered in h