Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard) novel Chapter 171

Chapter 171 Heart–To–Heart 

Riva shook her head firmly. “No. This is about my parents. I have to be a part of it. Did Keenan threaten my dad back when he was tested to be compatible with my mom, Eva? 

“I read the news, and they claimed that there was something wrong with your family. However, my dad is the one who worked on it…” 

Riva didn’t finish her sentence, but both of us understood the stakes involved. It might’ve looked like there weren’t leads for some things. However, all it took was some unassuming clues. Then, all of them could’ve come together and formed a lead. 

Randall had always been a cautious man. There was no way he would make such a huge mistake. My family and the Vargas family had been close. There had to be some major upheaval for them to turn against each other. 

Riva lay on the hospital bed, looking somewhat dejected. “I’ve hated you to the core for so many years, Eva. My heart burned with resentment whenever I thought about the kind of extravagant life you led, while I had to rely on financial support from someone. 

“I also hated you for not keeping in touch with me while you were away at Manovia. I didn’t speak fluent Aelish back then, and I was having a particularly hard time managing my mom’s funeral. 

“I was all alone at Manovia, and I had no idea if I should return to the country. Then, they accused me of theft…” Riva trailed off into silence and cried quietly. What happened back then. was a huge blow to her. 

I quietly wiped Riva’s tears, but I had no idea how I was supposed to comfort her. Perhaps it was because we shared the same trauma. So, I knew better than anyone that no one else could help her if she didn’t deal with it on her own. 

“Keenan was compatible, but he went back on his words. On top of that, my parents and I were already overseas. That was why he wanted my mom to die at Manovia. 

“He had dirt on my dad, and he ruined your family. H–He’s such a scumbag!” Riva sat upright 

rage and clenched her fists. 

in 

I hurriedly hugged her tightly and patted her head repeatedly. “Karma will deal with the wicked, Riva. He’ll get his comeuppance.” 

“When will karma bite him in the butt? Is he going to get what he deserves when everyone around him is dead?” Riva was trembling ceaselessly, and her voice was brimming with 

resentment. 

I kept comforting her and asking her to not worry about anything. I told her that I would see to it that Keenan would get his impending punishment before she slowly calmed down. 

Chupy 1 1 Heart To Heat 

The door swung open, and Alisa’s sarcastic voice could be heard. “Oh, my you two acting 

like close sisters? Are you leaving your husband alone?” 

Alisa closed the door and kicked aside the fruit basket, which was lying on the floor. “What a stingy man. He only bought Riva apples and pears. Why couldn’t he bring himself to buy some cherries instead? 

“What was he here for? Did he drop by to scour for some information?” Alisa directly sat on the bed. She took out some wet tissues and handed them to Riva in disdain. 

“Did you two have a heart–to–heart?” 

I nodded in response. Then, she looked at Riva again. 

“I have nothing to do with what happened to your family. We’re on the same side. 

“Anyway, Dad wanted me to take your place, Eva. He must’ve been worried that Riva might say something to you. Hurry up and leave. Discharge Leonard now.”