Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 451

Chapter 451 Drop the Act

This time, my mind was clear, but I had no desire to open my eyes.

Hearing Julian talking to a nurse, I really didn't want to face another lecture. But he must have sensed I was awake as his voice turned ley.

"Since the Grim Reaper didn't take you, wake up and tell us all what it's like down there. Give us a rundown. Maybe my future patients could benefit from your connections"

Reluctantly, 1 opened my eyes and greeted him sheepishly, "Juls."

"Calling me by my nickname won't help you. What should I even say to you?" He sighed. "Money and companies are difficult for you?"

I pursed my lips, too ashamed to respond.

just things, but staying alive. Why is it so

have passed out. Just as I was thinking about that scoundrel, his voice echoed from the hall outside. *Dr. Pope, I

show him just how lively you are. Give him a slap in the face." After finishing his words, he went to the door and said in a sharp tone, "The

Leonard's voice trembled. He sounded like he was on

begging you, I'm really worried about her. Just let me see her, even if it's just for a moment. I

clear that

cleared my throat. "Leonard, drop the act.

a disapproving look, and 1

to see Leonard either, but I couldn't let him keep putting on this charade. Besides, I needed to confront him about the

as he entered, but

you faint again?" Leonard's eyes were expressive, full of a deep tendemess that once cominced me he

coldly, looking at him

my project in Marovia. If I die, it'll be because of you, Leonard. Satisfied? You're quite skilled at committing

trace."

Eva. Just let me explain," he pleaded, reaching out to hold my hand. I