A Touch of Betrayal — Leo Leaves the Estate

His life was swallowed up by gunfire, blood, and constant peril. Back at the estate, it was just Leo and me. All I wanted was for him to eat and rest.

I also wanted, slowly, to pull back the Nora that had once broken herself. Little heroes don't give up. I stuck to my medication and sleep schedule.

I gave up punishing my body through food, and I ceased loathing myself for taking even one extra mouthful. Leo, I need to go to the hospital for my checkup. I won't be gone more than an hour.

Will you be good and wait for me here? Ma'am, Leo has never chosen to step off the estate since he was kidnapped. Pressuring him to leave might set off a panic episode. Laura, come on!

Oh, my God. He chooses to leave home all by himself.