Chapter 3 - Leo Recovers In His Father’s Secure Study Room
The warm glow of the mahogany fireplace cast dancing amber shadows across the walls of Julian’s private executive study.
Leo sat comfortably in the oversized leather armchair, a soft fleece blanket draped carefully around his trembling shoulders.
Julian knelt beside his son, checking the bruised skin on his arm with gentle, trembling hands that betrayed his inner turmoil.
“Are you hurting anywhere else, son? Should I have the private doctor come back to check your ribs?” Julian asked softly.
“I’m okay, dad, just a little shaken up because I never thought she would actually try to push me,” Leo whispered.
Maya walked into the study carrying a silver tray with a steaming mug of hot cocoa and fresh shortbread cookies.
“Here you go, Leo; this always helps when you’ve had a really bad scare,” Maya said with a reassuring, sisterly smile.
Leo took the mug gratefully, offering a small, tired grin that finally made the heavy tension in the room dissipate slightly.
Julian stood up and pulled Maya into a brief, tight hug, kissing the top of her head with overwhelming paternal gratitude.
“Thank you for speaking up and telling the truth, Maya; you saved my son from a catastrophic mistake,” Julian murmured.
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“I would never let anyone hurt Leo or take what rightfully belongs to this family,” Maya replied with unwavering loyalty.
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