Chapter 43

Chapter 43

Then he turned towards me, “Miss Becker, please allow me to take you to the hospital. You

need immediate medical attention!”

I thanked for his consideration and spoke politely,

“You are so kind, Mr. Leo. But it’s not a big deal.

He didn’t accept my excuses and said, “But I insist, Miss Becker.”

This exchange of formal lines exploded a nuclear bomb of jealousy in Melody’s world.

She chimed in, “It’s just a scratch, babes. Don’t waste your time, her foot isn’t even bleeding.”

“Enough!”

“I suggest that you don’t cause unnecessary trouble here, Melody. Or you and your family

will end up on the streets.” The air crackled with tension as Leo grave tone slapped Melody

hard across her face, she was shushed by Leo’s threat.

Interesting, their relationship had turned so peculiar.

My ex–best friend’s situation in front of this crowd was just an action replay of her own

melodramas.

She made me suffer repeatedly by faking injuries in the past. Like today, if Leo had arrived. two minutes later, the small cut on my foot would have healed already.

I had paid a heavy price for those moments when Leo came to her rescue and forced me to

apologize for nothing.

But seeing Melody, who had basked in his endless affection, experiencing what I had once, left bittersweet feelings in my heart. Although this incident swapped our positions, appeasing my vindictive soul, I couldn’t get rid of feeling emptiness.

“Please take me to find my Jane first, Mr. Leo. I wish to see my daughter.”

He replied to me, “My assistant had already gone to pick Jane and Zoe. They will be here in

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ten minutes.

simple yet elegant decor inside as I walked through the glass door Leo opened

took me to the sofa for guests and helped me sit, “As you have refused to go to the hospital, please let me treat your wound.”

my shoes for better access to the cut, but his fingers brushing over my exposed skin ached my heart. I was speechless when I saw his serious expressions.

yearned for a speck of his affection, hoping that he would tend to my needs once. But

lacerations.

control over myself.

kind to

swiftly added to my statement, “I am so sorry for asking such a personal question. Please don’t mind

interest in me because I was slim and

his solemn tone puzzled me as he straightened up, wiping his hands

deeply regret it!”

Oh, really?

other than repulsion for your ex–wife!” Rolling my eyes at him, I chucked inwardly,

of his statement.

I? Should I thank him for remembering the fat, ugly girl? Or

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no one cares about your so–called regret, Mr. Leol

stare remained fixed at me as he said nothing after that, making me feel

to neutralize the atmosphere, but well, it

more awkward.

time with Leo as his

me, all smiles, stretched

immediately.

away the tears pooling in my eyes and examined Jane’s body for any injury. She disappeared

circled her arms around my neck

so worried, mommy? I am

to her unexpected

worried?

my lips, Leo’s assistant reported.

safe, Sir.

Jane and Zoe got bored at the meeting, so

tired and fell asleep. The teachers have found them in a

Leo:

composed façade, I straightened up and

ask you to sit on your seat when I

in response and lowered her

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cares about your so–called regret, Mr.

intense stare remained fixed at me as he said nothing

only force out a kind smile to neutralize the atmosphere, but well, it

more awkward.

didn’t have to spend more time with Leo as his

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