Chapter 18 " I'd love to . " Lauren nodded . Leo happily held her hands and ran to an upstairs room . This was a beautiful room full of small toys and all kinds of childlike paintings on the walls . Leo pulled Lauren and introduced his toys one by one . " This is Peggy . " Lauren knew the pig , and looked at it carefully but was a little curious , " How is it blue ? " She remembered it was a pink pig . Leo stretched out his hand and pointed to a place in the lower right corner , " This is what the child sees through the glass . " " Is the glass blue ? " " Yes , " Leo nodded heavily . " You're so smart . " Lauren praised him . Leo was a little shy when he heard Lauren praised him . The more Lauren stayed with Leo , the more she loved him . She even wished that she could have a baby like Leo . After seeing the paintings , Lauren was taken by Leo to play space sand . Leo had a room of pink space sand which can be used to build castles and airplane ships . Lauren took off her shoes and went to play with space sand with Leo . With their efforts , a majestic castle was built with a beautiful gate . Lauren looked at the gate , feeling that something was missing . She wanted to write something on the gate . So , looking down , she wanted to find a tool . However , before she could find it , she saw a big foot coming toward her . She was stunned for a moment , and the big foot stepped on her foot . It didn't hurt , he didn't put pressure on her foot . The skin - to - skin touch made her even shiver . She didn't wear socks , and that big foot was firmly attached to her foot , unmoving . Lauren suddenly felt annoyed and raised her head angrily . Before she could speak , she heard Charlie say , " There was no space for my feet . Give me some space . " Lauren held back her anger . This room was not very big and it was originally designed for children . With the castle and the gate piling up in the center, there is no place at all . Only two corners were left . One corner is occupied by Leo , and the other Lauren . There was no place for him but Charlie actually squeezed inside , Lauren raised her head and looked at Charlie without saying anything . Her meaning was very clear , that is , she hoped that Charlie could leave as soon as possible . Charlie also looked back at Lauren , and he knew what she was thinking about . He thought , she still go her little temper . He ignored Lauren and turned to Leo , asking , " You made this castle ? " Leo was very happy when he saw his father , and proudly showed off this castle to him , " Lauren and I built it . Isn't it beautiful ? " " Of course . It's very Beautiful , " Charlie said in a soft voice , " Dad also wants to play with you . " Then Leo waved his hands and said , " Dad , come here . Let's build a big plane . " " Okay , " Charlie soon sit right next to Lauren . Very close ! Lauren glared at him angrily , but Claire explained , " There is no place for me . " Title: After the Fall by CrushReel In "After the Fall," Whitney Stone's world crumbles when she stumbles upon Jonsen Grant's hidden IUI with his terminally ill mentor, Daisy Lynn, mere days before their impending nuptials. As their once-unbreakable bond fractures, Whitney grapples with betrayal and heartache, forcing her to navigate the aftermath of shattered trust and lost love. Set in a modern backdrop laced with romance and secrecy, this ongoing drama delves deep into the complexities of relationships and the unforeseen challenges that test the strength of love. The glow-up trope takes a poignant turn as Whitney confronts the harsh reality of Jonsen's concealed past, unraveling a web of emotions that lead to unexpected revelations. "After the Fall" stands out for its intricate exploration of human emotions amidst secrets unveiled and hearts broken. With a blend of modern storytelling and romantic elements interwoven with themes of resilience and self-discovery, this narrative promises readers a captivating journey through love's tumultuous terrain. Discover the unfolding saga of "After the Fall" available to read online at CrushReel.