Chapter 60 Returning What’s Yours
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Chapter 60 Returning What’s Yours
As it turns out, Leonard had been pressing his lawyer to bail Lily out all along, and now that we agreed to the settlement, she was free to go.
I couldn’t help but feel a moment of sympathy for the lawyer, who looked utterly defeated. After all, he’s been cleaning up Leonard’s messes for years
Emma, having received her share of the benefits, didn’t hesitate to sign the letter of forgiveness. The police gave a few more warnings and had Lily sign a guarantee before finally releasing her
But the moment we stepped out of the police station, Lily stopped crying and glared at us.
She let out a string of insults toward me. “Eva, I knew all along that you only care about money. Do you think that Leo’s company is worth less than that?”
“You’ve never loved Leal You’ve been after his money from the start! You’re just a gold digger. How dare you stand beside Leo? You’re only making him a laughingstock!”
Leonard stood behind her, saying nothing. His expression was unreadable as he watched me. I looked back at him and gave a bitter smile
Didn’t I love him? It was because I loved him too much that I nearly lost my life. But now, I could feel that love slowly fading, almost gone.
“If that’s how you feel, then tell him to sign the divorce papers,” I said, taking Emma’s hand and walking away without sparing Lily another glance.
I knew she was probably furious, but I couldn’t be bothered. She still didn’t understand–it wasn’t me who was unwilling to let go, but Leonard. The moment he divorces me, everything will be over
Lily, apparently enraged, shouted after me, “Eva, you don’t even wear your wedding ring anymore! Are you trying to show other men you’re single?”
“I know you were popular back in school, but so what? Trading up like that, you’re despicable!”
I stopped and looked up at the two of them standing on the steps.
Despite looking a bit worn out, Lily’s round face, big eyes, and the dimples she carefully emphasized made her look a lot like me.
She must’ve realized that Leonard only loved her because she resembled me, so she changed her makeup to match mine. She didn’t even look like herself anymore.
I laughed mockingly. “Then go find someone else yourself–just make sure he divorces me first
“Eva!”
Both Leonard and Lily called my name at the same time, and I couldn’t help but feel like my name had become tainted
Leonard took a step forward and grabbed my left hand seeing no mark where a ring had been, his eyes filled with disappointment.
“Eva, why aren’t you wearing the ring? You know I made it with my own hands! Doesn’t anything matter to you besides money? is love worth nothing in your eyes?”
Lily chimed in, “Would you even have him if he had no money? Why don’t you tell me, is this the first day you noticed she’s not wearing the ring?”
There was no way I’d let Leonard know about my condition. As long as Lily tries a bit harder, we’ll be divorced soon. Why make him feel guilty now, only for him to cling to me out of responsibility?
ht now is for him to let go, not hold on tighter.
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Beautiful novel and I hope Eva and Jack get together and they have a kid too. Jack loves her a lot...