Filed to story: Seventeen Heartbreaks: When Love Has No Voice
You don’t have to worry about money.
I don’t think it’s a good idea for us to live together anymore.
I may have to go to another country soon.
I have some friends overseas, and I need to see them.’
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Lacey instantly became agitated.
‘But didn’t you say that if you leave Burmoos now, your enemies will find you right away? You’ll be in danger if you leave?’
Landon rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
‘It’s a little dangerous, but not too dangerous.
If I see my friends soon, I won’t have to worry about anyone threatening me or telling me what to do.
Then, I’ll be able to get back to Leila sooner.’
‘Don’t worry.
I’ll keep my promise to you.’
Lacey was anxious.
‘I don’t care about your promise.
Don’t jeopardize your safety for me.’
Landon pursed his lips.
‘Please don’t try to convince me.
I’ve already made my decision.
Don’t worry.
I know what I’m doing, and I won’t put you in danger.’
Lacey saw the determination on Landon’s face and instantly knew what was going through his head.
‘You’re doing this for Leila, aren’t you?’ she asked, already knowing the answer.
Landon simply nodded slightly, confirming her suspicions.
A wave of panic swept over Lacey.
She knew Landon.
Once that stubborn mind made up its mind, there was no changing it.
Nothing he could say would make the slightest difference.
Lacey sighed and nodded.
‘Fine, do whatever you want.
And don’t worry about me or my sister.
You’ve done more than enough for us already.
We owe you big time.’
Landon got up and opened the window.
The cool night air rushed in, bathing Landon in soft moonlight.
His handsome face was now a mask of indifference.
He looked almost ethereal, like an angel bathed in silver light.
‘It’s getting late.
You should rest,’ Landon said softly.
Lacey nodded silently.
Just as she reached the door, she paused, remembering something important.
She turned back to Landon.
‘You’ve probably heard about that rich guy I’ve been treating, right? Well, he seems to like me and invited me to his birthday party.
I saw the guest list…
Leila will be there too.’
Landon froze, completely taken aback by her words.
He stood there, unable to articulate for a moment.
Lacey watched him intently.
‘I know what you’re thinking.
Maybe I can get you into that party.
But it’s risky.
You need to think it through.’
Landon’s eyes shone with a spark of hope as he looked at Lacey.
‘You think it’s possible? I don’t need to meet her face to face.
Just seeing her from afar would be enough.’
Lacey was surprised.
She’d never seen that hesitant, almost submissive side of Landon before.
Bitterness twisted her stomach.
Words escaped her.
All she could manage was a hollow laugh and a brief nod.
Relief washed through Landon, and he nodded gratefully.
‘Thank you for making this possible, Lacey,’ he said sincerely.
The moment Lacey closed Landon’s door behind her, the fa?ade fell away.
