You Are The Apple of My Eyes novel Chapter 717

Leon's birthday was coming soon.

While Wynn and Bryant were discussing their plans to throw him a birthday party, Leon happened to overhear it. He said casually, "There's no need for a party. I won't even bother celebrating with you. I just know that it's going to be boring."

"No party?" Bryant seemed hesitant before asking, "Are you afraid that we might throw a simple and shabby party? Well, we're not on C Island after all. It might turn out simple and shabby anyway."

Wynn rolled his eyes at his companion. "Didn't you listen to what he just said? He said he didn't want to celebrate it with us, but he didn't say that he wouldn't celebrate it at all. He just wanted to spend it alone with Michelle."

"Does that mean you're going to do something on your birthday?" Wynn giggled as he watched for Leon's reaction. Leon found himself annoyed at the meaningful looks that Wynn kept giving him. Nonetheless, the other man was correct. It was as if he had read his mind.

"I am hoping she will help me fulfill my birthday wish." With one hand inside his trouser pocket, Leon looked up at the sky, watching the white clouds drift aimlessly overhead. He couldn't help but think that Michelle must be softer than the clouds in the sky.

Wynn clicked his tongue and cursed. "You want to sleep with her, right?"

"Ahem." Bryant interrupted Wynn by clearing his throat obtrusively.

It was then that Valerie came over with three cups of coffee. "I made these for you."

"Thank you, Valerie." Bryant took a cup with a smile.

Wynn frowned, refusing to accept the coffee she had made.

Faced with Wynn's indifference, Valerie smiled awkwardly. "I'll just put the coffee on the table then."

Her voice was soft and low, and she refused to meet Wynn's eyes. It looked like she was trying her best to please him. Her eyes were getting watery the longer she stayed in his presence.

Valerie had always behaved gracefully whenever she talked to Bryant or Leon. She only acted like this whenever Wynn was around.

Upon seeing her sullen face, Wynn immediately knew that he would be scolded soon.

"You shouldn't treat her like that, Wynn." Leon shot him a look as he picked up a cup of coffee himself. He took a sip and then praised her sincerely. "The coffee is really good, Valerie. When did you learn to make it?"

"I just learned it yesterday," Valerie answered with a gentle smile.

Leon returned the smile. "It's actually our favorite brew, so thank you."

"Yes, I know. I've been taking notes of your preferences all the time. I'm glad you like it. If you want more in the future, I can always make it for you."

The two of them continued talking, ignoring Wynn the whole time.

Wynn began to lose his temper. "What did I do wrong? Was it something I said? I've never mocked her since you warned me last time."

Indeed, he no longer made any sarcastic remarks towards her anymore, but he had rudely ignored her instead. As a result, Valerie would get scared every time she saw Wynn.

Leon felt helpless at that. He felt like Wynn was bullying Valerie. But he also knew that Wynn was doing it for his own sake.

Compared to Valerie, Wynn was much more important to Leon.

"I didn't even say anything wrong. She only looks frightened whenever she sees me because she is guilty. And her heart knows it. Or maybe she's just pretending to be afraid of me. She wants you to think that I'm bullying her." Wynn glared at Valerie in disgust. He then looked away as if he couldn't stand to look at her any longer.

Valerie's face paled. She pressed her lips together as tears sprung out of her eyes. Nonetheless, she tried valiantly to hold them back.

"Wynn, I know that you're prejudiced against Valerie, but don't say such harsh words." Bryant firmly believed that his cousin had done nothing wrong. He stared at Wynn with a straight face.

Biting her lips, Valerie said, "I'm so sorry, Bryant. Please don't fight because of me. I'll just go to the next room."

"We won't fight because of you," Wynn sneered.