Chapter 69

I couldn't help but think this was one heck of a coincidence. I wasn't sure if Leonardo had planned this or if it was just a pure accident. Did he know Samuel would be here? Leonardo placed the fork down on the plate in front of me and said, "Calm down. I'm just feeding her something." As he spoke, he lowered his gaze, wiping the black pepper sauce off his fingers with a napkin. Meanwhile, Samuel stood rooted to the spot, glaring at me. The whole situation was Leonardo's doing. So, why was Samuel looking at me like it was my fault? His breathing grew heavier as he spat, "You two are sneaking around behind my back, huh? Just look at the time, and you're here with her? Did she show up at your door last night?" Leonardo turned to him and replied, "Juliet did indeed come from some man's villa, but it wasn't mine. You should ask her who it was. I'm not desperate enough to settle for just anyone." The last sentence made Samuel's expression change drastically. I had expected him to l