Crippled Luna's Farewell: Half A Life Without My Alpha's Deadly Deception

Chapter 73

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 knew. 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 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.

Sarah, 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.

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

“I didn’t notice until now,” she admitted softly.

Without hesitation, he called for a waiter. “Bring a doctor,” he ordered. “And get her a pair of flat shoes.”

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waiter quickly rushed off to fulfill his

an odd mix of emotions. Warmth, gratitude… but also

wasn’t sure if it was from her injury.

the only person who truly cared for her in this room wasn’t the man she had

called her

had been watching

lips pressed into a thin line.

a word, she turned away,

Arnold for a moment.

no reason to look at him, no reason to care about his reaction. And yet,

focus was entirely on her and Leo. His posture was stiff, and his grip on the wine glass had tightened dangerously. A faint crack had already formed along the delicate crystal, a silent testament to the

something heavy in his stare–something that made her heart squeeze

as if sensing his turmoil, Linda appeared

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

twitched

seemed as

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

decision had been

Sarah without a

chest. This was

had chosen.

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turned her attention back to Leo, who had

a mild sprain,” he reassured her. “Avoid putting too much weight on

grateful for his help.

left, Leo opened the small medicine bottle. “I’ll do it,”

shook his head, his grip firm yet gentle. “Sit still.”

carefully apply the cooling ointment to her ankle. His touch was careful, respectful, yet filled with unspoken concern.

contrast to Arnold’s