Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)
Chapter 216

Chapter 216 The Only One Who's Clueless

"I used to think we were all roommates, so I didn't want to cause trouble. But after all these years, she still hasn't given up on her scheming!"

Emma was shaking with anger, her hands freezing cold.

"Now, with Leonard like this, she's taking advantage of him. It's disgusting!"

What felt even colder was my heart-I never knew Amelia had this side to her. I always knew that Amelia and Leonard were acquainted, but honestly, plenty of girls knew Leonard.

Back then, she and Leonard were both working part-time at the school cafeteria to support themselves. I didn't think much of it when they became a bit closer.

Honestly, I respected Amelia. Back in college, everyone cared about appearances, but she was willing to take on a part-time job, something none of us could match.

Still, I never would have guessed she had this kind of past with Leonard.

"Did she actually like Leonard?" I asked, still baffled, as I looked at Emma.

Avery slapped me lightly on the back of my head, "You're the only one who didn't see it! Even Jill figured it out!"

"Everyone in the dorm knew she had feelings for him," Emma continued, frustration coloring her voice. "Why do you think Leonard stopped working in the cafeteria? It's because Amelia wouldn't leave him alone!"

Her words came out like rapid-fire bullets, leaving me reeling. Amelia had tried pulling Emma aside a few times, but Emma had always shoved Her off.

It was only now, after all these years, that I learned the full story. It turned out that both of them shared many experiences during their four years in college.

Apparently, Amelia and Leonard had been working in the cafeteria during freshman year. When Leonard stopped going to the cafeteria, Amelia followed him. I used to ask her why she quit working there when the job was so convenient. She always said

the

pay was too low, and she wanted to pay off her student loans faster. I admired her independence and even bought her lunch most days.

Amelia's face turned pale, and she was losing most of her strength.

Yet she kept pulling Emma.

"Shut up! I said shut up! None of what you're saying is true. It's not!"

"Oh really?"

Chau 216 The Only One Who's Cluckens

Emma shoved her aside. "How many times did you 'accidentally' bump into Leonard? How many times did you force him to tutor you?

"He wasn't even studying the same major as you! And let's not forget how you started dressing like him, hoping Eva would think something was going on between you two.

"Eva treated you so well-paid for your food, even took you on vacations-and this is how you repay her?"

"How many times have Crystal and I talked to you about this back then? Do I need to bring our other roommate into this, too?"

Emma's voice grew louder and louder.

I pushed down my shock and quickly grabbed her as I noticed someone nearby had started recording.

"Emma, that's enough. Stop talking."

"Eva, you're too kind," Emma grumbled. "If it weren't for your kindness, none of this

But before she could finish, Amelia's frantic voice rang out. "Leonard! Leonard, what's wrong?

"Leonard, Leonard, what's happening to you?"

I turned just in time to see Leonard clutching his head, slowly sinking to the ground.

Panicking, I fumbled in my pocket for his painkillers.

"Leonard, here, take these! You'll feel better after you take them."

Amelia tried to knock the pills out of my hand, but Leonard suddenly grabbed my wrist, his eyes glazed and filled with confusion. He looked as though he was struggling to speak.

"Leonard, it's me. Eva," I said softly, trying to stay calm despite my rising panic. "Take the medicine; it helps ease your headache. "You gotta trust me, I'm Eva."

I looked at him firmly, holding back the urge to cry.

He repeated, "Eva? Green?"

I nodded eagerly, feeling the tears well up in my eyes. But before I could hand him the pills, Amelia knocked them from my grasp. "Leonard doesn't want you touchin

him!"

"Leonard doesn't need your help!" she shouted Then, turning to Emilia, she barked, "Why

Dey One What DuEPIS

aren't you helping? Get Mr. Harmon back to his office!"