Chapter 220

Chapter 220 He's Lost His Mind

On the day of the press conference, Leonard and I played our roles like puppets, following the script exactly as planned.

Every reporter's question had been pre-approved, and we answered them flawlessly.

I even had my ultrasound scan on hand to prove the baby's existence.

Most reporters were hired by the Harmon family and had long standing relationships with them, so there were no surprises.

They asked soft, straightforward questions, some even touching on the incident in Melgrove.

Leonard's memory may have been muddled, but his retention was still sharp. After reviewing the notes a few times, he memorized everything perfectly. Meanwhile, I stood beside him, smiling dutifully, feeling utterly out of place. But I had no choice; I had to be there. After all, the baby was inside me.

As the press conference was being broadcast live to maximize its impact, I caught a glimpse of the supportive messages from viewers on the big screen. But those messages did nothing to soothe my heart. There was no comfort in well-wishes when the happiness they were based on felt so fake. Suddenly, a reporter broke through the crowd, thrusting a microphone toward me.

"Mrs. Harmon, so all the rumors about your former roommate are false?"

"I'm

are untrue," I replied, keeping my tone neutral. Something

broke the protocol, others quickly followed suit, throwing out unapproved

you? Or

you that Leonard had so many girlfriends

resent him? Why would you still want

your wife, or

clearly there to stir up drama, but I suspected others were asking pointed

was behind this, given how much friction there

between them lately.

needed to keep up appearances of a

media company are you from?" he barked. "You clearly don't know

Eva, go ahead. She's pregnant, and if you've got any more

but just as things began to settle

saw the name flash on the screen-just one

sleeve, trying to discreetly remind him of where we were. He ignored me, silencing the call. But the phone rang again, and then WhatsApp messages

1. in.

fever. I'm feeling so sick,

slacken as Leonard's gaze shifted from the

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