Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 289

Leonard walked into the main hall with a grim expression and said nothing. He couldn't help but see the irony of the situation as he looked at the large number of people. He hated being exploited as a tool for the Sawyer family's goals. Since he wasn't their biological son, he led to be careful and never act out.

in the eyes of the others, it seemed like the Sawyer family treated him as their own. But only he knew how much he had endured and how he had been wallding on epeshells all these years.

Xavier, the second beir of the Sawyer family, patted him on the shoulder. That woman's not bad.*

Upon hearing this, Leonard's expression grew even darker. "Don't act like you know everything."

Xavier smirked lightly and said, "Don't follow my footsteps. Look where I've ended up. Do you think you'll do any better? As long as Dad's alive, we won't ever know what freedom is" Despite his displeasure, Leonard had never wanted Daniel dead. He was only upset with Daniel's control over his marriage. There was no denying Daniel had treated him well in other aspects Leonard looked at his brother, surprised. "What are you talking about?"

Xavier let out a cold laugh. "My silly little brother, that old man's kindness is exclusively for you and your mother. Don't expect me to feel the same way about him. As has biological son, I've envied you, the outsider, since childhood. I've never felt proud of being born into the Sawyer family."

was primarily out of fear of their father. This was the first time they had a serious conversation Sawyer residence since he was add and had only recently grasped the complexities of

that he had grown up in

protecting him too well

finally met the woman Daniel arranged

the woman were close in age. At first glance, Yelena Klein, the oldest

both families were evidently happy, participating in spirited conversations, making it

there during the discussion was nothing short of torment. The two exchanged knowing glances before discreetly excusing themselves, stating they needed to speak

took the initiative to link her arm to Leonard's, but he immediately felt uncomfortable. Once they were out of sight of the elders and were alone on the balcony, he carefully drew his arm away. "Looks like you're not

scom in her eyes. "Yes. I don't like it at all. Despite your

He was already

"Is that so? Great! Because you're not

offended by his remarks and didn't hesitate to insult him, "A bastard will always remain a