Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 46

Chapter 46 It's All on His Dime

Since I'd already taken the day off, I just went back to my room and crashed. The second round of chemotherapy was tougher than the first. I couldn't tell if it was killing the cancer cells or trying to kill me instead. The side effects made me day heave for a while, and 1 had another nosebleed. After what felt like an eternity, I finally started to adjust to the situation about an hour later.

After a shower, collapsed onto the bed. Without Leonard around, the whole world seemed quieter, and I drifted off into a fitful sleep.

Unfortunately, Leonard wouldn't let me be. He even showed up at Emma's house. First, it was the non-stop ringing of the doorbell, then he started pounding on the door like a madman. "...val know you're in there. Open up!" he shouted.

Luckily, it was daytime, so none of the neighbors came out to yell at him. Istered the strength to deal with my discomfort and opened the door.

"What do you want? Lasked.

My appearance seemed to have startled him. He opened his mouth, but no words came out for a while. Just as I was about to close the door, he blocked it with his hand.

"Da, we need to talk," he insisted

door on his hand but decided against it. Seeing him try

""Let's talk here," 1sud

hesitated but seeing how firm was, be reluctantly asked, "Eva, are you sick? wasn't Emma

smirked, but clearly,

obviously hadn't done that. Instead, he had come to ask me, which showed that he hadn't bothered going to the hospital. But I didn't feel like

for another checkup The hospital owned by my family is more reliable," he said with a sincere

levels? Just make sure you and Lily don't appear in front of me too much, and I'll be fine in a couple of days.

unusually stubborn today. His body pressed closer as he firmly held the

""Eva, don't forget

with me," he said and coughed alwardly. I continued to try keeping him out, but

company's anniversary celebration was coming up, so we'd separate afterward, and no one could say anything. Besides, I didn't want him

the drive back, we sat in silence. I kept my eyes closed, trying to relax, worried I might faint if I wasn't careful. Fortunately, the ride was uneventful, and when we got to the Harmon residence, only Leah was there.

If you two show love and harmony, the rumors will disappear. Make sure you're ready

If Leonard were gone, their families would be free to dhide up the inheritance. But she'd be disappointed be After exchanging a few pleasantries, I went straight to my room. I'd brought painkillers with me this time, so I could finally get a good night's sleep. But Lily wasn't interested in sleeping, or maybe she wanted Leonard to

she