Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 34

Chapter 34 Are You Playing Me

When I returned to the small apartment Emma rented, I felt much more relaxed. Without Leonard's presence, everything was so much better.

Enama bustled around, ordering takeout and washing fruit, worried that I might not be eating well or getting enough nutrition.

When she was about to go out to buy oysters again, I quickly stopped her. "Don't waste the oysters. Eggs are just as good, and oysters don't add much flavor anyw

"Are you saying my cooking is bad?" she asked, narrowing her eyes at me with a dangerous look. I nodded without feeling guilty.

She made a face and said, "We're both equal when it comes to cooking, so neither of us should complain.

I smiled genuinely, feeling happy. Then I looked at her seriously and asked, "Emma, could you help me find a divorce lawyer?"

Emma stared at me for a moment before asking, "Aren't you going to tell him the truth? If he knew, he'd definitely regret it."

I shook my head, as I really didn't want to talk about it.

The breakup was so messy because i didn't want Leonard to find me again or feel burdened. Now that we don't even have any feelings left for each other, why stretch it out?

out the truth later, he'll regret it

She knew

the complicated feelings between us and thought I was being too pitiful However, I felt that knowing the truth would only make me and Leonard feel worse. Treplied, "He doesn't love me anymore. With just a bit of sympathy, how long do you think we can last?

to say because they weren't entirely true. I

feelings were, but they were there. So, while there was still a bit of feeling lett, maybe divorce would help us both be better off in the future. Emma

find a good lawyer for you. We won't stay with him

in silence. I shouldn't have ever

for the circumstances back then, I wouldn't have gotten involved with him at all. Maybe our breakup was too messy, and I had become his obsession. With the right person by his side, he should have been able to let go

and planned to split the rent with her. I had no intention of returning to the

completely different. Even with a serious illness, my good mood made me feel

and nothing seemed to go right all morning I only learned what had happened when Jean, looking distraught, stood in front of

The

and no one to

Leonard unless absolutely necessary. Everyone was on edge because the Brightwave

and stood up. "I'll handle it. After all,

nodded, her eyes brimming

I saw the displeased face of

for being late," I said, giving