Chapter 151

Samantha hesitated for a while before finally appearing at the door of the study. She walked back and forth in the hallway for quite some time, still unsure of what to say once she opened the door. To her surprise, the door… opened on its own. Leonardo stood in the doorway. The study was brightly lit, and Leonardo stood with the light behind him. His tall frame cast a shadow that completely covered Samantha. At that moment, she felt as though he was silently telling her just how insignificant she really was. Before she could speak, Leonardo spoke first. "Are you walking off the meal?" "What?" she asked, confused. "You've been pacing back and forth for a while. What are you trying to do?" Samantha was speechless. She didn't even realize how long she'd been walking in circles, trying to figure out how to start the conversation. Leonardo continued, "If you want to exercise, there's a gym. Should I take you there?" "I don't want to exercise." "What do you want to do then?" The