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.

his expression still flat, then pushed his glasses back up. "Mrs. Harmon is rather thin, so the drug hit her fast. Luckily, I had the antidote. In a way, I saved her life-and yours too, Mr. Harmon." Hearing that, a

then, his phone rang. I caught a glimpse of

was Mr. Harmon

I knew what was coming. Sure enough, Mr. Harmon Senior's voice blared through the speaker, ordering us to return to the Harmon residence immediately and together. Jill peeked out from behind

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

you have any

looked at me,

swallowing hard. "Lily, maybe, I can't think of anyone

that

my arm firm as he

the car, he finally spoke up,

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

given they

saw how completely uninterested I was, his anger seemed to deflate. I slowly closed my eyes, steeling myself for

the whole family was gathered. And sitting right next to Mr. Harmon Senior was

wonder you've chosen to stay childless all this time! How else could you have any fun

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

Your face is all over

was undermined by the smug glint in her

voice was flat, each

face are both yours! It's all over the Internet, and you've

darted to Lily.

this house knew what was really going on, they