. With her siblings absent, she took the initiative to secure th

10 p.m. In addition, she was taken aback by the numerous missed calls from Anthony. Without hesit

she wasted no time in greetin

ady to venture out for a meal with his p

y answered and discovered that it was

Hey, Lerisa. I was reaching out earlier to check on yo

the deep bond between her and Anthony, a connection that resembled that of an older sibling looki

s more than just a sibling or a close family member. She yearned for thei

ful evening. I'll be sure to swing by tomorr

her family home. She was well aware that Anthony had been to h

nded, "Goodn

d, Lerisa found herself staring at her

ng them safe on her phone and even ma

e photo on her phone screen. Her heart, filled with pure innocen

r him to listen to th

then headed into the bathroom to freshen up before set

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his early morning exercise and fitness training. H

to his fitness routine, even though the town was

jog. He donned a pristine ensemble, consisting of a white singlet top, wh

ladies, who couldn't help but steal glances at him. They

y home and Lerisa's family home was

y mansion, curious to see how she was doing. To him, she

aching out to knock. He patiently waited for the

y shut, leaving Anthony unable to contact Lerisa an

began to rise above the clouds, Anthony gently knocked on the gate while Lerisa diligentl

by the sight of Anthony standing before her, radiating

let top showcasing his chiseled abs. She couldn't fathom the

ally looked up at Anthony'

ed him with a soft "Good morning,

ed cheeks, a familiar occurrence. Her complexion was fair

h a cheerful "Good morning

to quench his thirst. As he opened the bottle, he

Her gaze lingering on the ground as he lowered the bottle from his mo

risa heard her mother calling out to h

nd and her mother before res

He said to her, "Please step aside from the gate. I w

erneath her ash-colored nightgown. Her bod

hony to enter her parents' compound. He stood just

gure. He felt a sudden rush of discomfort and averted his gaze, unable to meet her eyes. His

g Anthony to enter their compound and meet h

fixed on Anthony who was making his way towards her. He

warm smile, addressing him as the

smile, "Good morning, ma'am.

that your visits to our home have become quite infrequent ever since you assumed the role of CEO. "Have we do

smile, she replied, "Feel free to visit our house whenever you please." Step right in, fo

said, his gaze shifting towards Lerisa, who stood with a somber expression. With a ba

ess in her eyes. I couldn't help but wonder what had happened to her. I hop

doing well now. "I should head home now, since that's the reason I ca

m your mother to join in the festivities for your birthday tonight. Did you remember to invite my daugh

ming smile and replied

d get started on preparing the dish I had in mind for breakfast before you get

ersation with Anthony. Eventually, her mother excused herself a