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!"

and full of restrained

a long look, then

a long time, staring at the gently swinging door, until a small hand touched her, bringing her

"Mommy?"

of the bed, tilting his

her back was damp with cold sweat. She

no longer the helpless person she was seven years

time, she would

of the hospital room

over

exchanged a silent

Leonard ignored him and walked

Leonard's figure disappeared down the corridor. Grinding

few minutes before regaining his smile and

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

these out

who they were from-because it didn't

gathered everything, including the apples and their plate, and ran downstairs

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

heaven's sake, sister made it clear she's not interested. Stop

The next day.

stumbled upon a nest of bad luck;

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