Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 102

Chapter 102 Innocence

"Leonard, stop it!"

I tried to push myself out of bed, but my body felt like it was made of concrete. Zack probably felt just as drained.

Just as Leonard's fist was about to land, Julian appeared out of nowhere and seized his elbow. I didn't even catch the move, but Leonard yelped and yanked his hand back.

Julian's expression was as cool as ice. "Mr. Harmon, it seems you're suffering from impotence. You should really get that checked out."

"Impotence? You're the impotent one! Your whole family is impotent!" Leonard shouted, completely losing his grip.

"I'm not impotent. I get annual check-ups and maintain a moderate sex life. It's people who constantly swap partners that'd be impotent," Julian shot back.

I stared at Julian, my eyes wide. His face was impassive, but the slight smirk at the corner of his mouth made it clear he relished that jab.

Before Leonard could say another word, Julian cut in, I saved Mrs. Harmon. Mr. Harmon, you should watch your words."

"You?" Leonard's voice dripped with disbelief.

Julian adjusted his glasses, his demeanor as cool as ever. "Yes. Both of them were drugged, and Jill and I stepped in just before things got worse. The drug has a potent effect on normal people, let alone someone like Eva..."

"Dr. Pope!" I interrupted, shooting him a warning look.

hit her fast. Luckily, I had the

seemed poised to ask something, but just then, his phone rang. I caught a glimpse

Mr. Harmon

what was coming. Sure enough, Mr. Harmon Senior's voice blared through the speaker, ordering us to return to the Harmon

already swinging my legs over the side of the bed, hastily pulling on my shoes. "I'll be fine. Leonard will take care of me. And please, I need your help gathering more evidence.

you have any

looked at

to Leonard, swallowing hard. "Lily, maybe, I

Luca-but that was

firm as he led

the car, he finally spoke up, "How can you

but stayed quiet. How could I not be sure? This wasn't my first

trusted her implicitly, and I felt a sigh escape me. It made sense, given they had a

how completely uninterested I was, his anger seemed to deflate.

arrived at the Harmon residence, the whole family was gathered. And sitting right next to Mr. Harmon Senior was

else could you have any fun when you're tied down by kids?" Ivy was the first to strike, her voice sharp

dripping with disdain, making it clear they thought I was completely out of

on her hip, her posture oozing disdain. "Eva, even the Harmon family can't protect you this time. Your face is all over that

at a sympathetic expression was undermined by

the video." My voice was flat, each word edged

like an accusation. The body and the face are both yours! It's all over the Internet, and you've humiliated the Harmon family! Leah pulled Ivy aside, her expression shifting to something softer as she looked at me. "Eva, I know you're a good person. You'd never do something like this. Could there be a misunderstanding? Or... were you

darted to Lily.

in this house knew what was really going on, they