Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella) novel Chapter 415

After finishing his words, Leonard turned and headed toward the door. Lia suddenly stood and rushed after him. "Bella, I'll head out now. See you tomorrow!"

Leonard was slightly surprised. He had assumed that Lia would avoid him.

Once the door closed and they were in the hallway, Lia seemed to change her usual demeanor, suddenly appearing awkward. "Let's go. We can head downstairs together."

Leonard lowered his head slightly and spoke in a quiet voice. The light behind him cast a shadow over his face, and his eyes, which used to be full of life, now seemed deep and still, losing the sparkle they once had.

They entered the elevator, just the two of them. The confined space felt like their final chance to say goodbye.

Leonard wanted to apologize for what had happened the other day. He had been too impulsive, scaring her even though she had come to find him afterward and said so many cold, harsh things.

Just as he was about to speak, Lia interjected. "Leonard, you need to be happy too... I shouldn't have said those things last time. You scared me... Let's all make sure we do better moving forward."

Leonard forced a smile and said softly, "Once something's said, it can't be undone... When have I ever cared? I'll be fine... It'll just be like you've never even existed. All those things I said, just consider them a bad joke."

In that instant, Lia's eyes welled up with tears.

The elevator reached the ground floor, and Leonard, acting like a gentleman, gestured for her to go ahead. He stood a little taller, his gaze no longer avoiding hers.

What he didn't know was that, at that moment, he appeared to Lia as if he were glowing.