Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 87

Chapter 87 The Jane Family's Kindred

with no further cooperation needed from the police, I took a cab back to the Harmon residence.

Ghen the recent upheaval in the Harmon family, I couldn't stay with Emma any longer. Moreover, Leonard was only pretending to be gravely ill, so I needed to report on company matters to him daily, making it easier for him to manipulate things remetely. As soon as opened the villadoor, I was met with an unexpected sight.

Besides Bob and his family, Lily was sitting provocatively on the sofa in the living room. Her hand was resting on her abdomen, and she was brimming with self-satisfaction.

I was stunned for a few seconds, unable to comprehend what was happening.

Ivy, lounging on the sola, handed Lily a fruit and shot me a disdainful glance.

"Some hens that don't lay eggs should be retired. Since Lily is now carrying Leonard's child, shouldn't she be given a proper statis?

Bob chimed in, "That's right. The child of the Harmon family can't be an illegitimate one. We need to ensure they are recognized!"

The two of them were in sync, while Luca quietly sipped his tea from the side, glancing at me from the comer of his eye. Meanwhile, tan looked on with a cold, detached expression.

Leonard approached and took my hand. He attempted to explain, but Bob interrupted again. "Leonard, you're the last hope of your line. You can't let the family die out! If this were ancient times, Eva could be divorced after three years without a child!" At those words, Leonard froze, then span around in anger. "This isn't ancient times! My family affairs are none of your business!"

his hand away. I was not interested in

smiled and walked to

station. It seems they're

in frer toward

and you won't let anyone else have them? If you weren't incapable, would Leonard need so many women?" "Aunt

but I wasn't particularly upset-Thad never

"Your health is so poor. Cas you

remained silent, but he clearly understood the situation. It was obvious that Lily was

looked at me pleadingly with

the child is innocent. You wouldn't want to see Leonard's bloodline end, would you? Leonard, do you really not want me

family. As an orphan, his only wish was to have a blood relative and be with someone

my eyes

front of Leonard and me. Tears streamed down her face without

meant to frame you. You were just

to teach

crime was shocking. What was even more adonishing was that

Why are

from everyone was

care suddenly hit my phone. He lightly tapped it and then shook his