After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

Chapter 141

Leo's face grew serious, the playful tone from earlier replaced by something heavier. "What's this about the money you put on my card?" he asked, his eyes searching mine

I stood from my desk, brushing it off with a shrug. "It's nothing. Forget it."

Before I could take a step, Leo caught my wrist, his grip firm but gentle.

"No. You're not leaving until you explain."

ghed, knowing where this was going.

"That money was supposed to come out of my pocket, Leo," I said softly.

His hand slid down my arm, pulling me into his embrace,

His voice was low, laced with concern.

"But the amount you transferred is far more than those debts. You're trying to prove something, aren't you?"

I smirked, letting him pull me closer.

There was a glint of determination in my eyes as I said, "Everyone assumed I married you for money back then. I'm paying you back, Leo. I want them to see that I can make my own way, that I don't need anything from you."

Leo's breath hitched, his chest tightening as he held me tighter. "And what were you after, then?"

He knew the answer. He'd known it for years, but he needed to hear it from my lips.

hung between us for a

finally spoke, my voice

you-for

Leo's arms enveloped me completely, pulling

barely breathe, but I

beat in sync, the thin layers of fabric between us doing little to mask the warmth of our bodies or

I was wounded in the war. Why did you never think of giving up on me

it was again-the doubt he always

was at his lowest, he couldn't fathom why

only stayed because of my parents'

control, he feared I'd leave, compensating me with money as if

his cheek, the

certainty I felt deep within. "From the first moment we made love in

for the rest of my life,

the trees, casting shadows on the walls of

wrapped around us, cradling us in the

his chest rising and falling as he leaned in

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movement, he lifted me effortlessly, carrying me over

with such care, as if I were something fragile he

push him away, but at this moment, I recalled

after joining the academy, I had spent that crazy and blissful night with Leo

lightly over my