Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 161

Chapter 161 Letting Go of Resentment

Diane was stunned by Leonard's response.

However, more than the hurtful words from Leonard, something else troubled her

"Are you serious about Lia? If your father heard what you just said, it would break his heart. Have we treated you badly all these years? I can't speak for others, but your father has always loved you like his own...

To Leonard, those very words felt like chains. He wasn't born into the Sawyer family, so he had always tried to live up to their expectations, to be as much a part of the family as possible. However, when it came to matters of relationship, his way of thinking clashed with theirs.

Did he truly like Lia? He wasn't sure. Maybe he just found her intriguing, but now, after his mother's reaction, a rebellious impulse had taken hold of him. He blurted, "Yes, I'm serious. What are you going to do about it?"

Diane fell silent, her eyes reddening with unshed tears.

will still be yours."

to handle women crying. His head began to throb. Suddenly, he saw Daniel walking toward them. He panicked. "I'm out of here. Just stop meddling in my business!" Diane grabbed hold of his shirt,

break free in a hurry. "What are you doing?

see his wife crying, and he immediately shouted, "You little brat! It's bad enough you don't

few laps, Leonard finally managed to escape

him if he made Diane upset. Daniel was overprotective of his

near Lia's studio. He pulled over by the side of the road, rolled down his window, and lit a cigarette. "Damn, how did I end up

101 Letting Go

muttered to himself, he spotted Lia leaving the studio. Startled, he quickly flicked his cigarette and prepared to drive off.

Had she seen him?

and stopped in front of his

off. "Thanks for what?