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?

finds out

She knew

feel worse. Treplied, "He doesn't love me anymore. With just a bit of sympathy, how long do you think we can last? "Besides, I haven't loved him for years. I just want to live well now, get proper treatment, and maybe even create a medical

hard to say because they weren't entirely true. I did hate him, but I also still had

while there was still a bit of feeling lett,

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

my head in silence. I shouldn't have ever been with him in

had become his obsession. With the right person by his side, he should have been able to let go of that obsession. Leonard didn't contact me all day. With his lover having tainted, he probably didn't have

stay at Emma's place and planned to split the rent with her. I had no intention of returning to the apartment as staying here

different. Even with a serious illness, my good

design department was extremely tense, and nothing seemed to go right all morning I only learned what had happened when Jean, looking distraught, stood

and not answering his phone. The Brightwave

documents that haven't been signed and

unless absolutely necessary. Everyone was on edge because

stood up. "I'll handle it.

her eyes

reached the meeting room, I saw the displeased

sorry for being late,"