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

her a long look, then turned and

for a long time, staring at the gently swinging door, until a

"Mommy?"

his head to look at her with

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

no longer the helpless person she

she

stepped out of the hospital room and stopped

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

men exchanged

moment, Leonard ignored him and walked away

himself, his smile fading as Leonard's figure disappeared down the corridor.

lingered for a few minutes before regaining his

Mila's expression softened considerably. She gestured toward the bedside, where Leonard had

these out for

who they were from-because it didn't

everything, including the apples and their plate, and

by the main

made it clear she's

The next day.

as if she had stumbled upon a nest of bad luck; every unwelcome visitor seemed to

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