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.

couldn't rely on his feelings for me alone. I had to have my own foothold in life. My capability and talents were the most important values about me. Jack seemingly didn't expect my response because he stopped in

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

was

the couch, looking dejected. "Why

"What do you mean?"

at me with a glum expression. It seemed

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

on my face when I recalled Ms. Tanness and her grin. As expected, she took the side of her

sat across from Jack and

I said,

the

you the moment something goes wrong, way a kid looks for their dad? I'm capable of resolving this fiasco. I'm the only one who can finish this design. No one else can

experience than my other colleagues in the design department. After all, I was part of major projects back

and detail issues that they couldn't. Otherwise, our business partner wouldn't have looked past the other designs

were laced with surprise when

not your dad, but I can become your family." Jack looked at me intensely, and it seemed like there was something burning