Chapter 74

Usually, on weekends, Leonel rarely stayed at home. He would be at Ester's apartment if he weren't socializing on the golf course. They would spend time together, easing the longing that sometimes grew overwhelming. Especially when Ester had photo shoots outside the city or even abroad. But now? He didn't want to do that anymore. Instead of going out, he chose to swim to fill his limited free time. The clear and refreshing pool water could clear his mind, overwhelmed with piled-up work and suspicions about something.

Occasionally, he would come up for a breath, swimming skillfully on his back repeatedly until he started feeling tired, creeping into his body. He paused for a moment, but only briefly. Once again, he swam around the spacious pool at his parents' house. The childhood home that he never forgot, with every detail still intact. Even his room was well-maintained.

"Leonel," his mother called, who had been there a while ago, watching in case her son wanted to end