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 the truth later, he'll regret it terribly,"

She knew

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

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

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

good lawyer for you. We won't

my head in silence. I shouldn't have ever

messy, and I 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

content to stay at Emma's place and planned to split the rent with her. I had no

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

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

phone. The Brightwave Group representatives are

signed and no one to greet the

avoided bringing up anything related to Leonard unless absolutely necessary. Everyone was on edge because the

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

nodded, her eyes brimming

saw the displeased face of

Smith, I'm really sorry for being late," I said,