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."

presentable. It was something

her the new ring today, but I guess I've spolled the

smile, he clapped his hands, and sure enough, someone pushed

he'd even bought my

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

shouted, "Mr. Harmon, are you

stood up, embarrassed, and smiled sheepishly at

a bit

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 kiss him. We were getting a divorce,

need for her to cry. The diamond ring might look decent but had mediocre craftsmanship, Bely a

was probably only worth a few million. Butt clearly remembered the emerald jewelry Lily

likely increase in value over the years. Lily really struck

women had been with Leonard, including me, but 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

other for years, yes. But being in love for years? If he said so. As for happiness, I hadn't been happy

following his eyes, I saw Zack standing there. Henodded at

Leonard's behavior endearing. When I first