Leo nearly choked on his coffee, his eyes wide with shock.
"Run away from your wedding? You've got some nerve! I'm sorry, I had no idea what you've been going through. I just got back myself. But it seems your life is as eventful as ever!" he said with a grin.
His warm smile lifted her spirits, even if just a little.
It was a paradox—a miserable yet sunlit afternoon—when she ran into her childhood friend.
They chatted about the good old days, though Ella skimmed over her marriage with just a few words. "An arranged marriage, for the family's sake."
Leo fell silent for a moment, and the two of them tacitly agreed to steer clear of the topic.
Ella was grateful for his understanding. After all, Leo knew her better than anyone. She was like a dandelion, longing to drift freely, but fate
