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."

quite presentable. It was something I handmade

planned to give her the new ring today, but I

a cheerful smile, he clapped his hands, and

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

and got down on his knees. I was at a loss. Should I laugh or

"Mr. Harmon, are you kneeling at

up, embarrassed, and smiled sheepishly at

a bit

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

friends followed suit, lifting their dresses as they exited. Honestly, there was no need for her to cry. The diamond ring might look decent but had

a few million. Butt clearly remembered

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

none of us received such treatment. I felt unfair recalling how I'd struggled to pay for medical bills before. Leonard suddenly intertwined his fingers with mine, seemingly excited "My wife and I have

being in love for years? If he said so. As for happiness, I hadn't been happy with him, nor

saw Zack standing there. Henodded at me, and I awkwardly tried to smile back.

behavior endearing. When I first