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.

and comfort will still be yours." Diane lightly punched him in the chest. "Why am I crying? I'm crying because my son Пo longer listens to me! When have you ever talked to

toward them. He panicked. "I'm out of here. Just stop meddling in

Leonard tried to break free in a hurry. "What are you doing? I didn't yell! I

was sharp. From a distance, he could already see his wife crying, and he immediately shouted, "You little brat! It's bad enough you

being chased around the yard by Daniel for a few laps, Leonard finally managed to escape and sped off in his

Diane upset.

found himself 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

Letting Go

Startled, he quickly flicked his cigarette and prepared to drive off. When he saw

Had she seen him?

and stopped in front of

politeness threw Leonard off. "Thanks for