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.

his mother like this, he felt bad too. "Why are you crying? No matter what happens, you won't lose anything. What's there to cry about? Worst-case scenario, I'll leave the Sawyer family, and all the wealth and comfort will still be yours."

began to throb. Suddenly, he saw Daniel walking toward them. He panicked. "I'm out of here.

hurry. "What are you doing? I

eyesight was sharp. From a distance, he could already see his wife crying, and he immediately shouted, "You little brat! It's bad enough you don't visit, but now, you come back just to upset your mother? I'll

a few laps, Leonard finally managed

only beat him if he made Diane upset. Daniel was overprotective of his wife, no doubt about

over by the side of the road, rolled down his window, and lit a cigarette. "Damn,

Letting Go

muttered to himself, he spotted Lia leaving the studio. Startled, he quickly flicked his

Had she seen him?

stopped in front of his car, smiling.

off. "Thanks