chapter 1561 three things

Mateo's actions that day had cast a stone upon the lake's surface.

To stir greater ripples upon this lake, more effort was indeed required.

After returning to Villa No. 21, Mateo did not venture out again. He brewed himself a cup of tea and leaned against the railing on the second floor of the villa, watching as Layla stealthily opened her door to receive a takeout delivery, then hurried back into her room, as if fearing to be seen.

Unbeknownst to Layla, she was already in Mateo's...