The Ex Who Became His Obsession Novel Ch 33
Milena leaned over Leonard’s bed, holding a bowl of soup in both hands. She lifted the spoon to his lips and said with a sugary smile, “Come on, Leon,
just one more bite.”
As she said it, her eyes flicked toward Alyssia on the opposite bed, her brows arching with smug challenge.
Alyssia soothed inwardly. “What a perfect scene. I wake up feeling like hell just in time to witness User lovefest.
“How are you feeling?” Leonard’s gaze landed on her like a weight, He raised his hand and brushed Milena’s wrist aside, knocking away the spoon and
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looked around. She noticed it was a private VIP suite. Leonard lay on the main bed, front and center. She, on the other hand, was stuck on a narrow bed across the room,
Something cool tingled on the back of her hand. She glanced down and saw an NV drip.
Joseph was sitting quietly next to her. When he saw her looking around, he leaned in and spoke in a hushed voice, “Ms. Clairmont, you collapsed outside. Mr. Rivera carried you all the way here himself.”
The holy emphasis in his tone practically screamed that she should be grateful:
But Alyssiangnored his words, thinking, “Collapsed? It’s all thanks to him. If Leonard hadn’t shown up just to pick a fight out of nowhere, I’d probably have already passed the side effects and be back on my foot.”
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Alyssia reached up and touched her forehead, which was still w
Her throat was burning, and just swallowing felt like dragging glass down her windpipe.
“Ms. Clairmont, the doctor said you had a reaction to the drug, plus physical exhaustion. It triggered a few side effects, but with rest, you’ll recover just Ene” Joseph continued, doing his best to sound professional.
As he spoke, he cast a nervous glance at Leonard.
Leonard’s brows were drawn into a tight frown, like even Alyssia’s breathing was testing his patience.
Joseph quickly looked away, 1 his heart thudding.
Actually, Leonard’s mood had soured the second Milena walked through that door,
What Joseph didn’t dare say out loud was that before Milena showed up, Leonard had been sitting right here holding Alyssia in his arms. He didn’t let go
m while the doctors checked her, even when they set the for her.
Leonard finally broke the silence. “Since Milena’s here too, we might as well clear the air”
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in the room turned their gazes toward Leonard when those words left his lips.
He spoke up. “There’s nothing going on between me and Milena. Whatever you wrote, it’s not true. So you need to issue a public apology to her.
care what people think about me, but Milena is a public figure. A scandal like this could damage her career.”
Alyssia tumed Finad away, trying not to laugh out loud.
She scoffed inwardly, “You should really take a good look at yourselves right now. You’re sitting back against the pillows, and Milena’s practically draped Dver your side.
“Her arm’s resting right next to yours, and you’ve got the nerve to say what i wote wan
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Alyssia kept her silence, her eyes foed on the wall. Leonard took that as a sign of compliance and kept going “As for your job, you’re still in the probation period. I have Rocco notify thems that you quit”
Alyssia snapped her head toward Leonard, her eyes wide with disbelief and the beginnings of real anger.
Leonard caught the shift in her expression instantly. His eyes tuned cloudy as the asked, “Just look at you. Do you honestly think you’re in any state to keep working?”
Alyssia said coolly with a smirk. “What’s my state now?”
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Leonard knew that she was provoking him on purpose. He thought, ‘There she goes again, Playing sweet and harmless on the surface, while secretly reeling in the bait, daring me to bite
If it were someone else, Leonard wouldn’t even give them a damn. But each time Alyssia tried to provoke him, he just couldn’t help but take the bait.
Leonard added, our first article was made up of lies, and now you nearly got yourself raped while chasing a story.”
The doctor handed Leonard Alyssa’s bloodwork results. For a split second, Leonard barely held back the urge to put a bullet through Archer’s head.
He thought, “If I hadn’t shown up in time, would she have just grabbed some random guy off the street and..
He sighed. “The Rivera family raised you. Even if you won’t take responsibility for yourself, at least think about my parents.”
Everyone in my family cherishes her more than they ever care about me, their real son, And this is how she repays them–treating herself like she’s worthless, spitting on the people who truly care for her, Leonard thought bitterly.
The warded into an oppressive silence.
After what felt like forever, Alyssia finally looked up. “Mr. Rivera, I’m grateful that the Rivera family raised me. I appreciate the years of your kindness. But what my parents did for your family… Well, I’d say we’re even now.”
It was the first time Alyssia had ever brought up her parents’s sacrifices for the Rivera family. She used to tread so carefully, terrified that mentioning it would make people accuse her of using old debts to force Leonard to marry her.
But now, when she finally said it out, it was to cut herself off from the Rivers completely
The River family gave me a lot, more than enough to repay what my parents did.” Her voice was soft, but to Leonard, every word landed like a knife.
She added, “So from now on, take care of myself. I’m an adult. However hard the road ahead may be, it’s one I have to walk on my own.”
Aher speaking, Alyssia yanked the IV out of her hand. Blood beaded and dripped onto the stark white sheets,
She said family, “You think I was spreading lies? Then sue me, go right ahead. I’m a journalist, and I own what write. As for everything else, don’t bother worrying about me”
She turned to leave the room, only to be blocked. With Leonard sitting there in silence, no one dared let her pass.
Miera said sweetly, “Leon, just don’t be mad. Your family has looked after Alyssia so well these years. I can understand that she tries to see the world
eturned to Alyssia with eyes “Alyssia, the doctor said Leon can’t get upset. Can you stop being so headstrong! Don’t upset ham anynione,
Alyssia didn’t reply but just looked at Milona, king, “This woman is really a master manipulator The whole accident today was her doing, yet she is acting like an innocent peacekeeper with a heart of gold?
Back in the day, Alyssia would we swallowed tears, accusing Milena of her sins to Leonard and begging him to bring her justice,
But now, she knew that whatever justice she craved would never come.
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She knew all too well that the only the could count on was always bersalt
She stepped back into the room and asked
Lasked Joseph, “Where’s my bag?”
Jonach scrambled to hitch it for her
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Alyssia took it, checked inside, and breathed a quiet sigh of reiet when she saw everything was still there
i just sat down on the bed. Under his stormy patr, she started organizing!
other hand.
poved talking. “Leon, it
your meds. How about an apple? The doctor said you can have a little or
received lately. Which one do you think suits me best!!
hese are a few of the r
then, Leonard would reply, and Milena would let out a laugh, her face shy and sparkling with pride. “Yeah, listen to your suggestion”
She was surprised to find her heart wasn’t breaking, in fact, it felt stronger than ever
phone and turned to Joseph “Got a charger?”
Joseph locked nervously over at Leonard.
There was only on
is with Leonard. Since Leonard stayed silent. Joseph didn’t dare move
Alyssaolowed Joseph’s glance and understood instantly. She lowered her head and went back to her own busines
it it yourself.” Leonard said in a cool tone.
Alyssa did reply, as if she hadn’t heard him.
Leonard’s face
med grim almost immed
trying to smooth things over “bring it to he
“What are you bringing over?” came a crisp, teasing voice from the doorway
Beatrice strolled in with a grin. “Oh, I was only away for one day, and now the room turned into a shared suite?”
behind Beatrice
atrice was none other than Charle
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