Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 171

Chapter 171 Heart-To-Heart

Riva shook her head firmly. "No. This is about my parents. I have to be a part of it. Did Keenan threaten my dad back when he was tested to be compatible with my mom, Eva?

"I read the news, and they claimed that there was something wrong with your family. However, my dad is the one who worked on it..."

Riva didn't finish her sentence, but both of us understood the stakes involved. It might've looked like there weren't leads for some things. However, all it took was some unassuming clues. Then, all of them could've come together and formed a lead.

Randall had always been a cautious man. There was no way he would make such a huge mistake. My family and the Vargas family had been close. There had to be some major upheaval for them to turn against each other.

Riva lay on the hospital bed, looking somewhat dejected. "I've hated you to the core for so many years, Eva. My heart burned with resentment whenever I thought about the kind of extravagant life you led, while I had to rely on financial support from someone.

"I also hated you for not keeping in touch with me while you were away at Manovia. I didn't speak fluent Aelish back then, and I was having a particularly hard time managing my mom's funeral.

"I was all alone at Manovia, and I had no idea if I should return to the country. Then, they accused me of theft..." Riva trailed off into silence and cried quietly. What happened back then. was a huge blow to her.

because we shared the same trauma.

back on his words. On top of that, my parents and I were

he ruined your family. H-He's such a scumbag!" Riva

clenched

in

"Karma will deal with the wicked, Riva. He'll get

he deserves when everyone around him is dead?" Riva was trembling

anything. I told her that I would see to it that

open, and Alisa's sarcastic voice could be heard. "Oh, my

close sisters? Are you leaving your

a stingy man. He only bought Riva apples and pears. Why couldn't he bring himself to buy some cherries instead? "What

two

response. Then, she looked

to do with what happened to your family. We're on the

me to take your place, Eva. He must've been worried that