Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 48

Chapter 48 Witness

Lily was sobbing as if I were the malicious woman tearing apart a loving couple. But she forgot that it wasn't me who refused to get a divorce, it was Leonard who wouldn't sign the divorce papers. Still, I didn't voice my grievances. With so many people watching, I couldn't Leonard's gaze fell on my hand, and I instinctively covered it with my right hand. Lily was observant. If she hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten that I'd sold the ring. Her reminder caused everyone to notice.

"Mrs. Hannon really isn't wearing her wedding ring. Hasn't she stopped wearing it for a while?"

"The last time I met with her, she wasn't wearing it either. I thought maybe the diamond was too big and inconvenient."

"Theard Eve wanted a divorce early on is that true?"

"Why wouldn't Mr. Harmon divorce her? That's ridiculous. I think it's Eva who's clinging o

Leonard glared fiercely around, and everyone fell silent. Lily was still crying, but he no longer had the mind to deal with her. He grabbed my hand, and I knew he was about to interrogate me. Instinctively, I tried to pull my hand back, but he held on tightly. Leonard, still aware of the bigger picture, only shot me a glare before wrapping his arm around me.

"Everyone, the reason my wife isn't wearing her wedding ring is that I just had a new diamond ring custom-made for her."

It was something I handmade during my university

ring today, but I guess

clapped his hands, and sure

speechless. A cake for the company's anniversary? And he'd even bought my old favorite, strawberry cake.

the ring box from beside the cake and got down on his knees. I was at a loss. Should

"Mr. Harmon, are you kneeling at

embarrassed, and smiled sheepishly

I'm a

in an embarrassed manner and the ring onto my finger. It was indeed a large diamond, seemingly about so carats. Everyone around us clapped, and some even urged us to kiss. Lily ran out of the room in tears with her heels clacking loudly. I awkwardly took a step back to show my refusal to

her to cry.

remembered the emerald jewelry Lily wore. Leah's estimate of

emeralds like that were rare and would likely increase in value over the years. Lily

pay for medical bills before. Leonard suddenly intertwined his fingers with mine, seemingly excited "My wife and I have known and loved each other

don't believe that." Knowing each other for years, yes. But being in love for

following his eyes, I saw Zack standing

I'd find Leonard's behavior endearing. When I first