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However, Franco recognized Nate's true intention and opted not to call him out on it. Resting his chin in his palm,
Franco’s lips curled into an enigmatic smile as he watched Nate head for the exit.
To the restroom?
It seemed more like Nate was intent on keeping a vigilant eye. Anticipating sunfolding , Franco swiftly
rose to follow him.
At the stime, Corrine and Leif were exchanging farewells in the parking area.
Leif peered down at Corrine, examining her closely. “You seem better than the last twe met in Riverveille.
Have you been under the weather?”
Corrine offered a reassuring smile. “With your help, I'm safe.” Her words carried a deep sense of trust.
Leif patted her head and was about to say more when he noticed someone approaching from the corner of his
eye. His smile dimmed.
Corrine caught his look and spotted Nate approaching them. instinctively, she turned and made her way toward
Nate.
She moved with the natural ease of a bird returning to its roost, a whale to the ocean—a deep, instinctual pull. It
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtappeared Nate was the sole anchor of Corrine’s trust.
A slight frown marred Leif’s features. It seemed Corrine had disregarded all the counsel he had provided.
“Mr. Mendoza, are you on your way out?” Franco approached Leif.
As the host, it was his duty to bid farewell to the guests. The truth was, Franco was primarily there to observe
the unfolding .
The warmth quickly faded from Leif’s expression, reverting to his customary aloof demeanor. “Apologies, but an
urgent issue at hdemands my immediate attention.”
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The senior members of the Mendoza and Astley families were at odds, a sentiment that had seeped into the
younger generations.
While there were no overt conflicts, episodes of competition occasionally surfaced.
Initially, the youth believed these old resentments did not concern them. Yet, the elders had promptly enrolled
them in military training, directly pitting them against one another.
This arrangement brewed tension and hostility during their military stints. Despite the years apart, Leif found it
challenging to see past Franco's previous machinations.
Leif and Corrine shared a bond, enhanced by their like-minded nature. Both were notorious for never overlooking
any disrespect.
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