Chapter 59

Chapter 59

A warm feeling spread through her chest.

Leo had always been like this. Caring, dependable.

Even when the world whispered cruel things, even when people assumed the worst of her, Leo had always stood by her side..

But at the same time, a bitter sadness crept into her heart..

Because she know. Leo wasn’t the one she had once longed for.

And the man she had once given her heart to stood right in front of her, unwilling to even ask if she wa

was alright.

The crowd around them grew silent as Leo carried her effortlessly through the hall. People exchanged looks, their initial assumptions wavering

“Wait… is she really after Arnold?

“She and Leo look so close.”

“Maybe we misunderstood.”

Even those who had been quick to mock her a moment ago now hesitated. Seeing Leo hold her so protectively, seeing the way he acted without shame or hesitation, made some question their earlier thoughts.

Nora, too. felt the shift in the atmosphere.

But it didn’t matter. Because she knew the truth

Leo carried her to a nearby seating area, gently setting her down. He immediately knelt before her, reaching for her foot.

As soon as he removed her high heel, she inhaled sharply. Her ankle was already swollen.

Leg’s jaw tightened. “You should have said something.”

“I didn’t notice until

she admitted softly.

for a waiter. “Bring a doctor,” he ordered. “And get her a pair

rushed off to fulfill

to check her injury, Nora felt an odd mix of emotions. Warmth, gratitude but also a lingering ache deep in her

Len gently l

wasn’t sure if it

the only person who truly cared for her in this

far away, Linda had been watching the

pressed into

a word, she turned

Arnold for a moment.

had no reason to look at hum, no reason to care about hus reaction. And yet, some

stood amidst the crowd, but his focus was entirely on her and Leo. His posture was stiff, and his grip on the wine glass had tightened. dangerously. A

dark eyes were unreadable, but there was something heavy

as if sensing his turmail, Linda appeared at

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Chapter 59

her arms around him, tilting her head against his shoulder. “Arnold,” she purred, her voice laced with affection.

immediately. His fingers twitched slightly, still gripping the fractured glass.

brief moment, it seemed as if he would ignore

final glance in Nora’s direction, he released the glass and set it down carefully on

decision had been made.

He

word and walked off with Linda.

was expected. This was

exhaled softly,

to Leo, who had been carefully tending to her injury.

and prescribing some medicine. “It’s a mild sprain,” he reassured her. “Avoid putting too much weight on it for now.

she said grateful

the doctor left. Leo opened the small medicine bottle.

head, his grip firm yet

to her ankle. His touch was

a stark contrast

chest ache again, but she quickly pushed it aside.

the waiter returned with the flats. “Here you go, ma’am, the waiter said politely,

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