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.

return won’t diminish their love for me, and Milo said the same. But I

video of me apologizing to Chara blew up online yesterday, Milo came

I was thinking of the family’s reputation! I was upset, too! If I wasn’t forced to, why would I

up while her teary innocent eyes

this. He gently pulled her into his arms and let

so much,” he murmured with a heavy sigh.

“I might have a way to ease

a beat. “What is it?”

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

ago, when Daniel and Charmaine frequently caused trouble, it was Alessa who stepped in to clean

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but Alessa’s attitude toward her had always been cold and distant. Worse, she often asked

hatred and jealousy darkened Leah’s gaze.

think, Leah?” Daniel asked.

wonderful idea,” Leah replied with a bright smile. “Thank you, Daniel, for helping

her smile. “No problem. It’s

and their entrance drew teasing whistles and cheers from

classmates.

Veronica, seated diagonally behind Charmaine, immediately began making

here to accompany you to

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