Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 60

Chapter 60 Returning What's Yours

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Chapter 60 Returning What's Yours

As it turns out, Leonard had been pressing his lawyer to bail Lily out all along, and now that we agreed to the settlement, she was free to go.

I couldn't help but feel a moment of sympathy for the lawyer, who looked utterly defeated. After all, he's been cleaning up Leonard's messes for years

Emma, having received her share of the benefits, didn't hesitate to sign the letter of forgiveness. The police gave a few more warnings and had Lily sign a guarantee before finally releasing her But the moment we stepped out of the police station, Lily stopped crying and glared at us.

She let out a string of insults toward me. "Eva, I knew all along that you only care about money. Do you think that Leo's company is worth less than that?"

"You've never loved Leal You've been after his money from the start! You're just a gold digger. How dare you stand beside Leo? You're only making him a laughingstock!"

Leonard stood behind her, saying nothing. His expression was unreadable as he watched me. I looked back at him and gave a bitter smile

Didn't I love him? It was because I loved him too much that I nearly lost my life. But now, I could feel that love slowly fading, almost gone.

"If that's how you feel, then tell him to sign the divorce papers," I said, taking Emma's hand and walking away without sparing Lily another glance.

bothered. She still didn't understand-it wasn't me who was unwilling to let go, but Leonard. The moment

shouted after me, "Eva, you don't even wear your wedding ring anymore! Are you trying to show

but so what? Trading up like

up at the two of them standing on

bit worn out, Lily's round face, big eyes, and the dimples she carefully emphasized made her look a lot

must've realized that Leonard only loved her because she resembled me, so she changed her makeup to match mine. She didn't even look like herself

else yourself-just

"Eva!"

and Lily called my name at the same time, and I couldn't

my left hand seeing no mark where a ring had been, his eyes filled

why aren't you wearing the ring? You know I made it with my own hands! Doesn't anything matter to you besides money? is love worth nothing in

you even have him if he had no money? Why don't you tell me, is this

his hand away, positioning herself between

so much money on Lily, even defending her when she broke the law. But your legal wife doesn't even have enough money

low blood sugar, no big deal. Don't make a scene.

tries a bit harder, we'll be divorced soon. Why make him feel guilty now,

matter how much he resented me, he wouldn't ignore me if he knew I was sick. But what I want

for him to let go,

fierce glare at Leonard, she hurriedly led me away. Once we got home, she finally asked, "Why didn't you tell him? You should make him