Standing Before Love (Myra and Sean) novel Chapter 651

There was a tacit understanding between them. Truth was, Heather had long noticed Leon’s complicated thoughts beneath his carefree character that he portrayed.

She entered the villa behind him, keeping a distance of barely a step away from him. At this moment, she felt dejected somehow, as she knew that she might be giving in a lot more this time.

The large living room was spacious and empty. Leon gestured to her to take a seat at the couch, while he moved a chair very close to her before sitting on it.

He then beamed at her. As a matter of fact, he had been waiting for her arrival and he dared not leave home for fear that he would miss her.

“Heather, why are you suddenly so courteous toward me?” He cocked his head to one side, wearing an expression that was as innocent as a child’s.

“I can’t rely on you for everything.” She had started to reflect on herself and found that she was becoming more and more dependent on him, which was not a good sign.

It would be understandable if Heather relied on Matthias. Instead, the person she relied on and trusted the most was Leon although there wasn’t anything special between them. They were merely friends and she was clear that the more she crossed the boundaries, the fine line that represented their friendship would become more vague.

If she continued on like this, it would be unfair to Leon. She realized that it was very selfish of her to do so as well, and she knew that she had owed him a lot.

“I like to be relied on by you,” Leon murmured as he gazed at her fervently. Even if her heart belonged to someone else, he yearned for his passionate feelings toward her to be returned.

Heather, on the other hand, avoided his gaze. I can’t continue on like this. I know that what I did was wrong, so I have to change this.

And so, she went straight to the point and refused to give him any chance to even fantasize about it. “I don’t like… I don’t like to rely on anyone.” Looks like I won’t be able to seek his help without going against my conscience.

“I understand how you feel. However, you have encountered an unprecedented threat this time, so I hope that you can think this through. I’m able to help you and I’m willing to do so.” He laid out the facts straight as he did not want to miss this chance; he had to give it a try even if his efforts might go in vain.

Heather let out a bitter smile as she mused, The way he put it doesn’t sound like he’s trying to help me; in fact, he sounds like he’s forcing me instead. Heather then looked into his eyes and saw his desire in them. It dawned on her that this was a hunt and she was his prey.

“Stop forcing me,” she replied, feeling exhausted. She did not know if she should do as he wished.

Leon rose from his seat and looked down at her from his height. “Heather, think of it as you helping me, okay?” Both of them knew each other’s thoughts and wished that the other party would give in.

“Leon, you know that it’s impossible for us to be together; we are not suitable for each other,” Heather countered, her brows tightly furrowed. Things had come to the point where she was caught in the middle.

He smiled, surprised by her firm standing. He was a little disappointed but it was nothing out of his expectations.

“What do you like about Matthias?” Leon asked reluctantly. When he first saw Matthias, he knew that this was the man that Heather liked but he had no idea why, so he hoped that she could give him an answer.

“I myself don’t even know why. Everyone thought that I would make a good match for him, and I was interested in him as well. Still, I don’t know why I fell in love with him, nor do I know what I like about him.” Heather, too, was puzzled about what made her fall for Matthias and hoped that someone could give her an answer.

Disappointment filled Leon’s eyes as he peered at her in a daze. “You can reject my feelings but not my help.” He knew that she needed him to fight alongside her at this very moment, and he wanted to be her sweet little angel forever.

Their eyes met mid-air and both of them refused to give in. In the end, they smiled at each other before averting their gazes.

“I should head back to the Langston Residence,” Heather announced as she got up from the couch. The atmosphere was so awkward that she couldn’t bear to stay here any longer.

He nodded without trying to keep her here. When Heather had gone far away, he yelled at her from behind, “Heather, let’s work together—put on a show with me. It’s to help each other.”

Heather had rejected his help, but what if he offered for them to work together? Leon wanted to help her by putting it in the form of a cooperation and the truth was, he had planned everything out in his head.

On the other hand, Heather turned around with her brows slightly furrowed. I wonder what he means by working together? And what does he mean by putting up a show?

“If you are interested in it, why don’t you stay and hear me out?” A mischievous smile played on his lips. Based on his understanding of her, he believed that she would not reject him again.

Sure enough, Heather paused in her steps; his words had attracted her attention, although she had no idea how she would be able to help him in return.

“Let’s talk upstairs.” Leon looked cautious, which made his plan seem legit, so Heather decided to trust him this time. In the end, she walked up to him and went upstairs beside him. Then, he led her to his room.

The moment he pushed open the door, it felt as if they had arrived on a different continent. Heather was so shocked that she couldn’t resist the urge to comment, “Wow, this is rather fancy.”