Chapter 74

Victoria's steps faltered. Before she could speak, the car door opened. Leon stepped out with long strides, coming to a stop in front of her. His presence radiated maturity and authority. "What do you want?" Victoria asked casually, her tone dripping with indifference. Leon's gaze flicked to her hand, which was holding Edwin's. His voice was calm. "Come here. I need to talk to you." Victoria didn't move. Why should she go over just because he said so? "I wouldn't mind if Edwin hears this," Leon said as he brushed past her, his voice dropping to a whisper meant only for her ears. Victoria's lips pressed into a tight line. Edwin tilted his head up. "Mommy, what's wrong?" "It's nothing. Stay here for a bit," Victoria said, ruffling his hair with a reassuring smile. "I'm just going to talk to your daddy for a bit. Then we'll go home." Edwin nodded. "Okay." Victoria playfully tapped his nose before finally walking over to Leon. As he watched them walk away, Edwin tapped a f