Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard) novel Chapter 447

Chapter 447 The Rescue 

“Eva, you’re confused.” 

Leonard tried to approach us, but the police were quick to step in to block him. 

“Mr. Harmon, Ms. Alisa here reported that you’ve been holding her cousin against her will.” 

“She’s lying! Eva is my wife!” Leonard’s gaze burned with fury as he looked at us. 

I felt a lamp in my throat, unable to get any words out. 

Alisa gently rubbed my back, shooting him a deadly glare. 

“she’s not your wife. You’re divorced, and Eva never once mentioned wanting to get back together with you. Officer, I suspect he’s been drugging my cousin. 1 demand to take her for a medical examination,” Alisa said firmly, my head leaning against her shoulder. 

1 gathered some strength and finally managed to speak, “Officer, Alisa is my only family. I want to go with her.” 

I tried to raise my voice, frating the officer wouldn’t hear, but the words still came out too soft. 

The two officers exchanged a look, both sensing the complexity of the situation. 

I wanted to say more, but it felt like I had used up all my energy. I knew I couldn’t pass out now–it I did, I’d be completely at Leonard’s mercy, I bit down on my tongue to stay conscious. 

Leonard’s bodyguards had already entered the ward. 

His voice was soft, but his eyes were filled with hatred. “Eva, what nonsense are you saying? Officers, Eva and I are about to remarry. You must have seen the news. She’s still my wife,” 

“She’s not.” Jack’s voice broke through, and I exhaled in relict. 

Julian followed right behind him, quickly supporting me and Alisa Jack brought in a large group that surrounded the ward. 

“Officer, we’re all friends of Eva. She has never once said she wanted to remarry him. Even in the news, she never confirmed it. So, we’re following her wishes and taking her with us.” Jack stood in front of Leonard, his tone calm and unyielding. 

Leonard’s eyes blazed with anger as he spat out, “Who the hell do you think you are?” 

“Eva, make it clear–who do you really want to go with?” Leonard demanded, turning his gaze toward me. 

But I shook my head. At that moment, I was no longer afraid of him. 

I looked at the officers and repeated firmly, “I’m not his wife, and I’m not getting remarried. I’m going back with Alisa, my cousin. Officers, I don’t want to stay here.” With every ounce of strength, I finished my statement before finally collapsing. 

I knew I had lost consciousness, and that might limit the police’s options. But I had spoken clearly, and Jack was here. Leonard couldn’t keep me. 

This time, I slept deeply, and when I woke up, I was back in a familiar hospital ward 

I felt a weight on my hand and a soft, fuzzy sensation. Alisa had fallen asleep on my arm, and her hair scattered across. I gently moved my fingers, and she instantly woke up 

“Eva! You’re finally awake!” she hugged me tightly, crying her heart out. It took a while for her sobs to subside.