The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold)
Chapter 351

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Chapter 351

Her words were like daggers, stabbing into Leopold's heart, leaving it battered. In her heart, he wasnowhere near Arnold, who was her family, while he was dispensable.

He tried to say something, but the words got stuck in his throat, choked by the bitter sorrow it waseasy to lose a heart, but hard to win one back, especially when it had been claimed by someoneelse, held tightly in his grip, unwilling to let go.

He and Aurelia had always been separated by an invisible chasm, which seemed to widen with everypassing moment.

Was she still blaming him? That was why she kept her distance, refusing to let him get close.

Kane emerged from the restroom, raising his eyes anxiously towards Aurelia, "Mom, are youupset?”

“No, honey, I'm not upset.” Aurelia stroked his head, “It's late, and you should go home with

Dad."

Leopold took Kane's hand, his body stiff, “We should go.”

Kane could tell Leopold was not in a good mood, they must have fought.

Once they got into the car, he patted Leopold's shoulder and comforted him, “Dad, don't be sad.You gotta keep going, and Mom will forgive you.”

Leopold managed a bitter smile. No matter what, he could never replace Arnold in Aurelia’s heart.He had been absent for three years, during her most desperate, painful moments, it was Arnold whohad stood by her, not him. He had missed too much.

Kane's eyes shifted, and he said softly, “Remember to apologize. When men and women fight, nomatter who's wrong, the man should apologize first. That's what the internet says.”

Leopold glanced at him.

This was something he could never apologize for, even if he had a hundred chances, he would stillmake the same choice. She must be his woman.

On the weekend, The Stirling family held a family gathering for Lisa. Arnold didn't attend, choosingto take William to the zoo instead.

Aurelia didn't want to go either. When Leopold came to pick her up, she murmured, “I'd rather notgo. It doesn't matter whether I'm there or not.”

Leopold frowned slightly, “Are you still upset about last time?”

She replied nonchalantly, “I'm not that petty. I just don't feel like going and making a fuss. Plus, itsaves some people from stirring trouble.”

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Leopold wanted her to go because today he had an important announcement to make.

“Whether or not you want to reconcile, you're still my wife, the hostess of the Stirling family. Fromnow on, you'll be handling the family affairs. You're the most important woman in the Stirling family,and you should be there.”

Aurelia lowered her gaze to her feet and said, “I never expected anything from you, and youshouldn't expect anything from me.”

He had never given her any hope, so she had gotten used to not expecting anything from him. Thatway, she wouldn't get hurt, disappointed, or ridiculed.

A hint of hurt flashed in Leopold's eyes, stinging his heart.

He took a deep breath, picked her up, and said, “You're my only wife, so how could I not haveexpectations from you?”

With that, he walked out holding her,

Aurelia rolled her eyes at him, “Can you respect me for once?”

He was always so domineering.

Leopold lowered his head, looking deeply into her eyes, “Apart from our issues, I'll respect yourdecisions on everything else.”

When they arrived at the Stirling Mansion, Lisa and the relatives of the Stirling family were alreadythere. Lizzy was also there, as she was Lisa's family. More precisely, she wanted to come to seeLeopold.

Fredric's daughters, Nina and Mira, were playing with robots in the yard with Kane.

Though Mira was two years older than Kane, she followed him around like a little sister.

“Kane, can you help me make a Barbie robot?” She asked in her childish voice.

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