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."

so sharp that even

the doctor regained his composure quickly. "Regardless of who the father is, the mother's health is not in good shape. She needs rest, and as

her when the child isn't mine?" Leonard cut him off, his eyes cold as they locked onto

back at him, unable to believe the words coming out

misunderstandings between us, but now? He didn't believe a word I said. He didn't believe me at all. He only trusted the version of

burn with tears I could no

tugged on

voice grew softer, and Leonard's anger melted

you have to believe me. There's never been anything between me and her. You're the only woman I've ever been

my eyes. At that moment, I felt my heart

true when we were in school, but after we got married? He'd

forced the words out through gritted teeth, trying to swallow the rage burning

memory, even if he were completely

him now.

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

me.

aware of your own health? As your doctor, I