Meanwhile, Leo let out a soft breath of laughter after Jay stormed off, his shoulders shaking a little as he rubbed his forehead. The video call was still open, his parents and Nonna staring back with wide, blinking eyes, completely unsure of what had just happened.
Leo did not bother to hide his irritation. His expression settled back into the cool, unreadable look he used in business meetings, calm and bored enough to make anyone hesitate to speak. Without saying a single word, he reached out and clicked the call off.
Faces disappeared.
The screen went black.
Silence filled the room.
Bella blinked at him from the stool beside him, her lips forming the softest little pout. "At least you should have let me say goodbye," she complained, her voice warm and small as if she were genuinely saddened by the abrupt end.
