Chapter 70

The cool air was gentle and caressed Leo's skin as he stood on the porch watching the beach from their house. 

He could still hear the merry and laughter coming from inside the house where Paige had taken it upon herself to turn into the family jester. 

Most of the jokes were told at his expense, Leo hadn't minded as long as it made Paige happy. He had sat through it quietly and would have continued to do so had his mother not recounted one embarrassing moment in his early childhood, Leo wished to God no one will hear about. 

Embarrassed, he had to come outside to save face. 

That was where he was, casually sipping his champagne, his cheeks slightly flushed when he felt a presence. 

Quickly, Leo turned his head only to come face to face with his sister, who was leaning by the door watching him.  

As soon as they made eye contact, she walked up to him, stopping only when she was standing close to him. 

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