Chapter 308 Monday

Leonard visibly froze for a moment and even ran a red light at the next intersection. I had to remind him several times before he could barely focus on the road again. His Adam's apple bobbed, but he couldn't get a single word out. I closed my eyes, feeling like I was being ridiculous. I already knew what answer I'd get, yet I asked anyway. What a waste. "Eva—" Leonard's voice was even raspier, as if he was trying to work through some kind of emotion. Knowing what he was about to say, I quickly cut him off, "You don't need to say it. I understand, really." I did understand. Having a child had always been Leonard's dream. It wasn't about legacy like other men; he wanted someone who shared his bloodline, a real family connection. "Eva, I'm sorry." He only said these three words, but I knew exactly what he meant. Maybe he truly didn't love Amelia, but back then, he saw her as me, and that was how they ended up in bed together. A child came out of it. The story sounded simple, but e