Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 494 Your Family

Jack seemed to sense that I was at the door. He stopped knocking after a while. However, he didn't leave either. Instead, he just stared at the peephole quietly.

I thought he must've seen me, and he was just waiting for me to open the door. I spent a long time preparing myself mentally before I unlocked the door and opened it slowly. "I-It's been a long time." I could feel my voice trembling, but he uncharacteristically chuckled.

"Are you afraid?"

"Yeah. A little." I couldn't pinpoint my feelings. In any case, fear was definitely one of them. I hurriedly welcomed him inside when I saw the suitcase behind him.

The hotel room I chose wasn't particularly spacious. After Jack came inside, it suddenly seemed cramped, and even the air felt thinner.

"How about I get another room for you?" As I moved to the door, Jack grabbed my hand.

"That won't be necessary."

I was stunned by his action, and he was also equally surprised. Then, he immediately explained, "We're leaving tomorrow and returning to the company together. I won't leave this matter hanging and let you feel sorry for yourself." "It's not like that." I lowered my head and mumbled.

In fact, I wouldn't let myself feel sorry. After all, no one could finish my design. I knew that better than anyone else.

because he loved me. However, I couldn't rely on his feelings for me alone. I had to have my own foothold in life.

was already planning to return tomorrow." This was where I lied. I actually wanted to

was no hiding

seemed like Jack was a little dismayed. He sat on the couch, looking dejected. "Why didn't you tell me

"What do you mean?"

about the fact that they picked on you." Jack looked at me with a

one has the right to fire you. You could've come to me and let me resolve this

when I recalled Ms. Tanness and her

sat across from Jack and

thoughts before I said, "Am

the

dad? I'm capable of resolving this fiasco. I'm

actually had more experience than my other colleagues

that they couldn't. Otherwise, our

to think that I would be this confident. His eyes were laced with surprise when he

a mistake when I underestimated you. You're right. I'm not your dad, but I can become your family." Jack looked at me intensely, and it seemed like