Husband plans to kill me Chapter 355

Honestly, I had no clue why Leo suddenly decided to spill all this.

He was supposed to be on a business trip, so why'd he bring Briar along?

To me, it just didn't add up.

But then again, I couldn't think of a reason why he'd lie to me.

Was he using Briar as a cover?

If he thought I was digging into his business, he'd know I'd check everything he said.

If he hadn't brought Briar, wouldn't that be even more suspicious?

These thoughts raced through my mind, but I kept my face neutral and said, "You're right. People should get out more, and see the flowers, the trees, the sky, and the clouds. It really does lift your spirits."

I wasn't just saying that to agree with him; I genuinely believed it.

In this fast-paced world, for people like us who had been through so much, reconnecting with nature was a great way to unwind.

It not only relieved stress but also slowed down our hectic lives, allowing us to appreciate the little things. That was more than enough for us.

Even as I said this, I kept a close eye on Leo's expression.

Sure enough, I saw a flicker of emotion in his eyes, but it was so complex that I couldn't decipher it.

I glanced at Savannah, who was still glued to her phone, seemingly uninterested in our conversation.

I breathed a sigh of relief and turned back to Leo. “But aren't you in Oceancrest City for work? You probably don't have much time for sightseeing. I've always wanted to visit Oceancrest City, but I've been too busy. Maybe next time I have some time off, I'll go there and take some beautiful photos."

Leo's eyes seemed to reflect some emotion as he thought about Oceancrest City.

Then he smiled and said, "Oceancrest City is indeed a beautiful place. When I got there, I felt it was a perfect fit. It's a slow-paced city, but the downside is that its economy isn't great. If it weren't for the company sending me there, I probably wouldn't have gone."

I was surprised. "But isn't Oceancrest City a tourist destination? Its economy should be pretty good. Why do you say that?"

Leo shook his head and quickly explained, "Caroline, you don't get it. The more a city relies on tourism, the worse its economic development can be. They can't develop heavy industries, so all resources go into tourism to attract visitors. If tourism is the main industry, they'll focus on maintaining the scenery, which means other sectors like industry and agriculture can't grow."

I nodded thoughtfully. I didn't know much about this, so I found Leo's explanation quite surprising.

We chatted about this for a bit, and then Leo suddenly said, "Speaking of which, Briar's been acting kinda weird lately."

My breath caught, and I asked quietly, "What do you mean? What's going on with her?"

Leo glanced at me, then at Savannah, like he wasn't sure if he should talk about it with her around.

I quickly reassured him, "Don't worry about Savannah. She's one of us. She even helped save Briar and Brett before."

I intentionally moved a little closer, and sure enough, Leo seemed convinced.

He continued, "Lately, Briar's been glued to her phone. I don't know what she's doing, and she won't let me see it. How can such a young kid have secrets?"

He sighed. "I've raised Briar all these years and thought she trusted me more than Renee. But now, it feels like there's a gap between us. She's not even at that age yet, but she already doesn't want to talk to me."

Leo sighed deeply, genuinely looking sad.

Hearing this, I couldn't help but feel a pang of bitterness.

I sometimes sensed the same thing with Brett.

Kids grew up and naturally distanced themselves from their parents, especially from the opposite gender.

But it was normal, and I was prepared for it. So I comforted him, "Don't overthink it. Kids growing up is inevitable. Maybe she's just dealing with some minor issues. Kids her age have simple thoughts. She might just be upset with a friend or dealing with something online she doesn't want to share. You don't need to worry too much."

Leo nodded thoughtfully but then said, "Caroline, if possible, I'd like you to spend more time with Briar. Talk to her. As a woman, you might understand what a young girl is thinking. I'm just a father, a man. What do men know about these things?"

I knew Leo was trying to get closer to me, and I felt a weight lift off my shoulders. But I still didn't understand his true intentions.

If I agreed to meet Briar, would he bring her over right away?

Remembering how Briar had planted a bug in my house before, I felt uneasy. So I said, "Of course, I can talk to her. I can get her contact info. But kids her age might not want to share much with adults. I'll take it slow, but you, as her dad, should handle the important stuff."

Leo nodded. "Of course. I wouldn't leave everything to you. I just hope you can talk to her when you have time, so I can focus on work."

I nodded in agreement.

But as our conversation continued, I realized we hadn't made any real progress. Despite everything Royce and I had discussed, we hadn't touched on the crucial topics. I still didn't know what Leo's true situation was.