Chapter 68 Leah’s Complaints

“It’s fine. Are you okay?” Daniel asked gently, noticing how pale Leah looked.

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Leah smiled bitterly and shook her head. Her voice grew hoarse, and she choked out, “I’m fine. Besides, it’s not the first time… I’ve… gotten used to it.”

The keywords caught Daniel’s attention. “What do you mean by not the first time? Leah, Milo’s always treated you well. Did he bully you?”

“It’s not really considered bullying… Daniel, let’s just go to class.”

Leah looked away and was unwilling to say more.

The hesitation and restraint in her expression didn’t escape Daniel’s sharp eyes.

“Leah, if you don’t tell me the truth, I’ll go ask Milo myself,” he said firmly.

His usual warmth was replaced with a rare streak of stubbornness.

“No, Daniel, don’t…”

Leah bit her lip and she finally let her grievances spill out under Daniel’s unrelenting gaze.

“Milo has always cared for me. Out of all my brothers, he’s treated me the best since we were kids. No matter what happens, he’s always been my protector. But ever since Chara came back … he has changed.

that Chara’s return won’t diminish their love for me, and Milo said the same. But I can feel it.

to Chara blew up online yesterday, Milo came straight to me. He blamed me … said I shouldn’t have cried in

wasn’t forced to, why would I have touched Charmaine’s designs? But Milo just keeps holding this against me. I don’t know what to do anymore. Daniel, what should I do to make

up while her teary innocent

her like this. He gently pulled her into his arms and let her

he murmured with a heavy sigh.

a moment, an idea came to him. “I might have a way to ease the tension between Charmaine and the

a beat.

a guest? If my grandmother speaks with her, it might help smooth things over. Charmaine has always respected my grandmother.”

was Alessa who stepped in to clean up the mess.

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Leah’s

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attitude toward her had always been cold and distant. Worse, she

of hatred and jealousy darkened Leah’s gaze.

do you think, Leah?” Daniel

a bright smile.

her smile. “No problem. It’s the least I can do.”

and their entrance drew teasing whistles and cheers

classmates.

seated diagonally behind Charmaine, immediately began making playful

to class again today?”

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