Chapter 7

Edwin scanned the room before his gaze fell on the suitcase in Victoria's hands. His soft innocent voice carried a hint of seriousness. "Mommy, why are you holding a suitcase?" Victoria opened her mouth but struggled to think of a reasonable explanation. "It's for me." Leon squatted down to meet him at eye level. "I'm going on a business trip for a few days. You behave and listen to Mommy while I'm away, alright?" Edwin obediently nodded. "Okay." Leon ruffled his hair. "Good boy." "Who's this lady?" Edwin's gaze shifted to Eva. "She's my secretary, and she's coming with me on the business trip." Leon lied effortlessly. Victoria's grip on the suitcase tightened, but her face betrayed none of the emotions stirring inside her. Leon got up and walked over to take the suitcase. Then as if it were the most natural thing in the world, he pressed a kiss on her lips and gently said, "I'm leaving now. Call me if you miss me, okay?" Victoria forced herself to endure the discomfort and s