Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 208

Chapter 208 Bastard

I jolted awake, staring straight into Leonard's impatient face.

"What does your fainting have to do with me? Didn't I already say not to bother me unless it's important? You called Amelia on purpose, didn't you? Just to make sure I'd show up."

Amelia stood beside him, head down, lost in thought.

They'd been practically inseparable lately-Leonard even dropped her off and picked her from work every day. Now, here they were again, both showing up at the hospital, looking more like a married couple than I ever had with him. Zack must have called him first and, when he refused to come, contacted Amelia instead.

The doctor eyed Leonard suspiciously. "Are you her husband?"

up

He scoffed, "If being tricked into marriage counts, then sure, I'm her husband in name only. But let me be

clear, the kid she's carrying isn't mine."

that even

his composure quickly. "Regardless of who the father is, the mother's health is not in

cut him off, his eyes cold as they locked onto mine."

unable to believe the

He didn't believe a word I said. He didn't believe me at all. He only trusted the version

burn with tears I could

on

grew softer, and Leonard's anger melted away

me. There's never been anything between me and her. You're the only woman I've ever been with. I could

slowly closed my eyes. At that moment,

school, but after we

out." I forced the words out through gritted teeth, trying to swallow

lost his memory, even if he were completely clueless, I had no desire

him now.

as they were leaving, Julian walked in, blocking their way. "Where do you think you're going? You're her husband." He shot Leonard a cold look. "I told you before she wasn't in good health. Couldn't you at least..." Julian trailed off, realizing Leonard's current condition. He shook his head. "Forget it. Eva, how are you

over to me. When he looked

your own health? As your doctor, I have to warn you-stop pushing