Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)
Chapter 28

Chapter 28 Never Again

After getting off work, took acab to the Harmon residence. I knew Lesnard wouldn't pick me up. To no surprise, when I arrived, Leonard had already arrived. Everyone around him was chatting happily, but Leonard seemed out of place. When Leonard's aunt, by Eagne saw me, she welcomed me.

*know it. Era is really. Ingal. You've been using this bag for at least six years, right? I think you could still sell it for a few hundred dollars.

"Look at that outfit of yours. People might mistake you for an intern too."

by had sheays had a sharp tongue in the past, she wanted to introduce her best friend's daughter to Leonard, but I intercepted her plans. Because of that, she would always make snide remarks about me.

I smiled and didn't say anything. Most people in the Harmon family knew about my situation, and i was a joke to them. Soddenly, as if she suddenly remembered something, by covered her mouth.

Ivy said, "Oh, my. How forgetful of me! Leonard has to approve the clothes you wear and the things you use. Otherwise, your even open the wardrobe, right?"

Naturally, the Harmon family knew about that too. Everyone looked down on me. Leonard's face seemed a little stift, and he seemed displeased at me. Tembarrassed him, I knew that Bet what could1do? "You're right, Aunt Ivy. I don't have the right to use the things at home," I said, smiling at hvy. I smiled at the others too.

lan coughed and gestured to me. "Come, Eva Theard you're back to work. Why put yourself through all the trouble?""

with his old-fashioned thinking, fan had always been disapproving of my involvement in the family business. He thought that women should stay home to focus on supporting their husbands and children. Unfortunately, could not support my husband, and I refused to raise children. I sat down obediently next to lan and listened to their conversation about business

Leonard's eldest uncle, Bob Harmon, scuffed at me. He said, "As expected of the daughter of a fallen family to have poor manners. How can you make your elders wait for yo

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Ivy chimed in, "Exactly. It's an important family gathering, but you're not even dressed in a proper dress and jewelry. How rude!"

Leonard satin silence, listening to his family's criticism of me I was used to it. Leonard had always treated me that way. But this time, I refused to stay silent. I looked up and glanced at he's necklace. "Not wearing any jewelry is better than wearing takes, Aunt Ivy. Your emerald is about the same shade as a beer bottle."

Before the Green family went bankrupt, Thad seen plenty of expensive jewelry that my mother used to wear. I could spot a fake emerald from a mile away.

In lan's generation, he was the only one who made a name for himself. Ian's two older brothers were only able to establish some business connections because of Tan's Deputation.

After Bob took over lan's eldest brother's business, it had been operating at a loss for years. Bob often came to ask for help. Seeing hour Ivy's jewelry was fake, I thought they were out of money Ivy glared at me and said, "What are you blabbering about? You're just a pour girl. What would you know? You

Before Ivy could finish, I felt nauseous. I quickly ran to the wash room with my hand over my mouth.

Initially, I thought I was lucky to not experience any discomfort after chemotherapy, but I was wrong. After throwing up in the washroom, I felt dizzy

Suddenly, somebody pre me a glass of warm water. I hurriedly rinsed out my mouth.

"What's the matter?"" Leonard asked curiously, seemingly a little concerned too.

I waved my hand and said, "My stomach is a lile upset."

Leonard didn't probe further. He asked the housekeeper to bring me another glass of warm water. After drinking some water, I managed to suppress

Leonard watched me quietly. Suddenly, he asked, "why didn't you ask me to unlock the wardrobe?

ress the nausea

Ismered, "Leonard, don't you think that's pathetic? I have to get your permission to wear clothes. Do you know what kind of attitude Emilia showed me every time I called? Even if you didn't embarrassed, I did I put the cup aside and refused to look at him. Leonard grabbed my wrist gently.

"No wonder you're so skinny. If you're unwell, you could've taken leave. Why

"Did you forget that you were the one who didn't let me take a leave and forced me to go back to the office?

Imied to shake Leonard off, but he didn't let go. Leonard remembered what happened, and he didn't know what to say,

We were locked in a standoff Leonard only let me go when Leah Bullock, Leonard's second aunt, walked in on us.

"oh, Ev. Don't be angry at hy. After all, you're part of the Harmons, so you should be careful to not embarass the family,

"If it was a gathering among our family members, it would've been fine. But what if we had outsiders? You would bring shame to the Harmon family."

Leah had always been pretentious. I smiled at her, not wanting to say more.

After Leah left, Leonard glanced at my neck and sighed. He said, "I won't do that anymore."

Turned around and good at Leonard confusedly.

Leonard continued, "From now on, you can use the wardrobe and jewelry

I smiled and said, "it's fine i don't need it."

ely however you wish. They belong to you. You don't have to obtain anone's permission."