Love or Leave Behind Novel

babelle didn’t mention her argument with Luke to Shelmaine. Since it would only make Shelmaine worry, she didn’t want to burden her.

Mewnwhile, Shelmine received WhatsApp messages from Julien, who was on a business trip. He sent cute memes and complained about missing her for several days.

Shelmaine: “Have a safe trip.”

Jaben: “Would you be my plus–one at my sister’s engagement party?”

shelmaine: “When is it?

aben: “The exact date isn’t set, but could you say yes for now?”

Shemaine “We’ll see when the time comes,”Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

Julien: “No way. You need to say yes first I’ve already bragged that I’d bring my girlfriend, Everything’s already been arranged.”

Shelmaine. “Girlfriend?”

Julie: “Oh no, I mean plus one. A female friend works too.”

Shelmaine “Julien, don’t mess with me”

Julien: “I’m sorry, but I’m serious about this.”

After some hesitation, she replied, “Let’s talk about it when you’re back”

Julien “Alright!”

After that, Shelmine wondered if Sammel would attend Josie’s engagement party.

She bit her lips and wasn’t sure if she should go.

Julen had to go on a business trip, but Samuel was still around Out of concem, Julien asloed Beatrix to keep an eye on things and call him immediately if anything happened. Although Beatrix was confused, she agreed to do so.

That day, Shelmaine returned to her studio. When she entered the elevator, she unexpectedly ran into Samuel

Samuel was dressed formally as usual, in a classic gray suit without a tie. The open collar of his shirt revealed his pale collarbone.

Behind him was Brody, who looked equally surprised to see Shelmain but quickly masked it. On the other hand, Samuel showed no emotion as if he didn’t recognize her. Shelmaine’s heart tightened, but she pretended not to see him. She tuned to press the elevator button and watched the door close. Despite the chills down her spine, she lowered her gaze to stay focused

p, and they apologized. When the elevator doors opened, the person hurried out

There were others in the elevator, and someone was smoking, Brody quickly told the person to stop, and almost knocked Shelmine off balance.

However, she also exited the elevator after that

She heard footsteps behind her but didn’t look back. She headed straight to the restroom and calmed down after closing the door.

She couldn’t understand why Sampel was here. Even after changing studios, he had still found her.

She called Beatrix and instructed her not to let anyone into the office. Assuming someone was causing trouble again, Beatrix quickly agreed.

Shelmatne stayed in the restroom for a while before washing her face and heading out. She figured Samuel had probably left by then. As soon as she realized her fear for him, she smiled bitterly and questioned why,

After composing herself, she walked down the hallway. However, she spotted Samuel standing against the wall with Brody nowhere to be seen. She tensed up but tried to act normal as she passed by him.

Mthis moment, he said, “You’re avoiding me like I’m a ghost. Am I really that scary!!

Shemaine pretended not to hear him, but she couldn’t move. It delt as if her legs were made of lead.