Chapter 203

Matilda stomach started to flip. She felt her cheeks flush red.

She attempted to shake her self out of it, but it continued to resurface.

Leonard 's unexpected use of the word "love" surprised me. It was the first time he had called me by such a loving term, and it gave me goosebumps.

"Are you addressing me as love?" I stuttered, her eyes unable to look away from his intense stare.

Leonard 's mouth formed a slight grin, yet a hint of sorrow shone in his gaze. "There is more to our agreement than what is apparent, my dear. But it is not the right moment to talk about it."

Before I could continue questioning him, a waiter arrived to get our food requests. I rapidly looked at the menu, trying to shift her focus away from the intense emotions brewing inside me. Leonard seemed lost in thought as he unconsciously made his decision.

While we waited for our meal, I found her self sneaking looks at Leonard . It was impossible to resist the charm he exuded with his strong jaw