Chapter 214

Women are emotional creatures, and Vanessa was no exception. After hearing everything Leander said, her heart just melted. She pulled him into a hug, her voice soft with emotion. "You idiot. How could I ever look down on you because of that? I'm an orphan too, remember? For you to grow up well in that kind of environment... that's amazing. Don't be upset anymore. It's all in the past now." Leander's lips curved up slightly-just as he'd thought, women are so easily moved, and Vanessa was no different. If he'd played the sympathy card earlier, maybe she would've forgiven him already and they wouldn't have had to drag this out. He wouldn't have had to spend so many nights alone, tossing and turning. "Are you... going back to Xander's tonight? Never mind, I'll drive you." Leander stood up slowly, his hand still pressed against his stomach, eyebrows knitted tightly the whole time. Under the colorful restaurant lights, the man looked way too good. That tall frame with just the right amount o