Chapter 154

Leonard paused for a moment, sensing Mila wouldn't want to hear the word "cold," and wisely diverted the conversation away from illness.

"Madam, you were quite bold this time. You should be more careful in the future."

Mila frowned, "Is that all?"

She thought he was here to discuss something serious. This superficial concern was less welcome than a signed divorce agreement!

Pointing to the door, she said coldly, "You can leave now."

Leonard didn't show any emotion despite her cold reception. He stood up silently, but before leaving, he turned back to her with an indifferent gaze.

"Madam, that's just my personal advice."

"You'd be wise to drop the lawsuit and continue as best you can. If you escalate things, you'll be the one who suffers."

Suffer?

Mila laughed, a bitter laugh, "What, you plan to lock me up again? Leonard, do you even have a heart?"

The thought of events from seven years ago stirred emotions she couldn't easily calm.

"Whether you all have hearts or not, I haven't spent these seven years in vain. Get out!"

voice was low and full

a long look, then turned

swinging door, until

"Mommy?"

side of the bed, tilting his head to look

realizing her back was damp with cold sweat. She held the child's small, warm hand, feeling her

no longer the helpless person she was seven years

time, she would

the hospital room

his long fingers. He looked over with a smile in his eyes, though it was unclear

men exchanged a

ignored him and walked

person," Eugene muttered to himself, his smile fading as Leonard's figure disappeared down the corridor. Grinding his teeth,

for a few minutes before regaining his smile and

softened considerably. She gestured toward the bedside, where Leonard had left some

toss these

who they were from-because it

everything, including the apples and

a point of tossing them in the large bin by the main entrance, casting a glance at the familiar black

sister made it clear

The next day.

had stumbled upon a nest of bad luck; every unwelcome visitor seemed to find their way to

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