Chapter 117 Someone I Can't Hide From

Leona's POV When they left, I let out a long sigh of relief. That was terrifying! I couldn't imagine what Elara would do to me if she knew I was working as a Kanam waitress. I decided to be extra careful in the next few days. After I cleaned the room, exhaustion crept in. My wounds had healed significantly after days of rest, but the burning sensation was unbearable. I walked into the restroom and turned on the tap to wash away the sticky sweat on my face. A gust of wind swept past me along with some movements. I stared at the reflection of the man who had appeared behind me. Before I knew it, I had clenched my fists. "Mr. Knight," I greeted. Soren stared at me expressionlessly. Moments later, he snorted. "I thought you insisted on staying at Kanam. Why did you hide from me just now?" That surprised me. So, he had noticed me just now. He held my cheek, gently turning my face around. Then, he blurted out the cruelest words, "Say, what do you think will happen if your childh