Julian's heart warmed at Leo's words, but he tried his best not to show it in front of Leo and his family.
"Why didn't you report it to the police. What you just experienced was a form of abuse."
"I told you the reason, Pa." Anita smiled. The woman approached her son and patted his son lightly on the shoulder.
Of course she was happy, because Leo was willing to bruise to meet Miranda as soon as possible.
It seems, this child has listened to her advice earlier.
"Leo, I know you are very worried about Miranda's condition. But you have to think about your safety. Luckily, you can still survive despite the cuts and bruises all over your face."
"Ow!" Leo glanced briefly at his mother, already knowing why the bruises were still being held.
"Oh, sorry honey."
"Then go see your wife first. Mama will buy medicine for your wound."
"I'm with you, An." Anita nodded when Maria offered to be a friend.
Julian, Leo, and Miranda were left there.
Miranda continued to stare at her husband. Feeling constantly watched, Leo finally approached Miranda.
"How are you?" Leo's hand stiffened slightly as he grabbed Miranda's wrist.
Understand it, let alone holding hands talk alone can be counted on the fingers. Of course from there you know how the marriage that is being run by Leo and Miranda.
"I'm well." Miranda looked down.
She was very happy when her husband held her hand. Even though Miranda had doubts whether this was just Leo's acting in front of their parents, but seeing the cuts and bruises on Leo's face, Miranda's thought was dismissed.
Maybe Leo had figured it out. Maybe it took Miranda the umpteenth time in the hospital for Leo to come to his senses.
"Don't be like that. If something is uncomfortable, speak up. Don't make me a useless husband because I don't know how his wife is."
Leo said as he looked into Miranda's eyes deeply. As if lost in the charm of a Leo, Miranda just nodded.
She couldn't miss Leo's shady gaze like this. Get used to Leo's flat stare.
"Sorry." Miranda said slowly. Leo nodded. His hand now reached out to stroke Miranda's head. This made Miranda even more happy.
Leo did that, as if he was afraid of losing Miranda
Has Miranda managed to melt the iceberg in Leo's heart? If this is all Leo is doing sincerely, then Miranda will gladly be grateful.
Julian observed it. The half-century man was still sitting on the sofa in Miranda's treatment room.
Although there are doubts about Leo's attitude, whether the man is sincere or just a gimmick.
No problem. Didn't Julian already have a plan he had just agreed with Anita?
Maybe Anita is right, the presence of a child will definitely make the relationship between husband and wife, Miranda and Leo harmonious.
***
The clock shows five in the afternoon. Leo is receiving a call from his messenger.
"How?"
Leo's smile rose when he heard the answer from his messenger.
"Good."
Leo is very satisfied with the results of their work. Just what Leo wants.
The citizens who ganged up on him had been retaliated by Leo's men. How dare they interfere in their affairs.
They were looking for the wrong opponent, even the motorcyclist had his hand broken by his messenger. It sounded mean but Leo didn't care.
He will destroy all who stand in his way. Because of that driver, Leo had to lose the black car that the woman was riding in.
The woman who either looks like it or the Leo who gets it wrong.
"Now it's your job to find out who the owner is and where the black car is. I will inform you of the number plate."
"Okay, I'm waiting for the good news." Tut! Leo hung up the phone. He put the thin object back in his coat pocket.
He looked in all directions, making sure that no one overheard his conversation.
Leo is still in the hospital. Of course all this he did to convince his mother.
Actually, because of the beating earlier, Leo's acting became very convincing.
Mama and Miranda's happy faces said it all. Turns out they didn't really know Leo. Leo is not that easy to change his feelings.
All right, Leo has to go back into Miranda's room. He will continue to act as a good husband. It's rare for Leo to act but because he's already tired of mama's line of words, Leo is forced to do this.
***
Lia is arranging the boss's clothes into the closet.
Several times, Lia hummed to dispel boredom. The atmosphere in Andriana's apartment room is very quiet, while Lia hates things that smell like silence. The young woman likes music, because with music the mood and mind can be calm again.
Unlike Lia, who doesn't like silence, Andriana is actually enjoying this quiet night. Although down there, dense vehicles crawled, filling the streets. It was Andriana's mood that was silent.
Her feelings became uncertain because of what happened earlier.
How come, Leo chased Lia's car. What's the man's excuse? Didn't Leo just know that Andriana was dead.
Andriana sipped the hot tea she made. Yes, hot tea. Living more than a year abroad did not make Andriana like alcoholic drinks.
Part of the former Andriana, cannot be changed in her life. Even though there was Lia, she didn't just order the young woman.
Like telling people is not Adriana's type. But in certain circumstances, Lia is very reliable. It was even the young girl who offered to arrange Andriana's clothes.
Lia finished with Andriana's clothes. She turned and found the madam who was on the balcony of the apartment.
"How about your new house, madam. Are you happy?"
Andriana smiled a little, she turned to Lia who was now standing beside her.
"I like it. You're really good at picking things, Li."
"Of course, Emylia must be smart." Lia patted her own shoulder.
"But why is Madam looking so gloomy? Isn't it nice to have Madam back here." Andriana sighed.
"I'm happy. But what happened earlier really confused me. If what you say is true, the person in the car is Leo, how can he chase us? Does he know it's me?"
Lia had thought about this.
"It seems so, Madame. He's been chasing us since the last traffic light we passed. It seems he saw the Madam. And I'm one hundred percent sure, that person is Mr Leo."
"If that's the case. That means I won't be able to start any plans in the near future. He could be very suspicious." Said Adriana.
"We have to be careful too, Li. Leo is an ambitious person. Maybe he hasn't given up on finding us yet."