Chapter 54

Tears welled up in the woman's eyes. "Why did you marry her? If you just needed a shield, you could've asked me. I wouldn't have minded being used by you." The man simply gestured dismissively, his voice low and detached. "You're overthinking." "No, I'm not. That girl's just eighteen-still clueless about the world. Other than her pretty face, how can she possibly compare to me? Let me stay by your side, please?" As she leaned in closer, Vanessa saw clearly-it was Megan, the same woman who not long ago smiled sweetly and wished her and Leander a happy marriage. And now? Crying like it's a drama scene, clinging to her husband. Yeah, right. Vanessa's expression didn't change, her face cool as ice. Even though it was summer, the bustling hallway suddenly felt like someone left the Siberian freezer door wide open. Leander picked up on the frost instantly. He turned his head and saw his wife breeze past him like he was invisible-didn't even spare him a glance. He frowned and reached out to c