Chapter 180

"I'm back," Gianna said as she stepped into the Newman residence. The first person she saw was Leonard, slouched on the couch like some lazy king. He tilted his chin up at her in greeting. "How did you end up looking like this? I'm so worried." The words came out smooth and casual. He knew how to sound like he cared, but it was just never enough for him to actually do anything. "What are you still doing here?" Gianna asked, her voice raw and cracked. Leonard pocketed his phone and strode to her side. "Babe, I'm your fiancé. Isn't it normal for me to be here? Who did this to you?" "Don't touch me." She yanked herself out of his grip. "Get out." "Is that how you talk to Leonard?" Anita snapped, appearing just in time to hear it. "He came all this way to take you out on a date, and this is the attitude he gets? Have you even looked at yourself? Anyone who doesn't know better would think someone's been abusing you." Gianna's eyes burned red as she stared her mother down. "And who