A Matter of Wife and Love

Chapter 88 Leo Is Disappointed Because Of Elyse’s Behavior

Jodie turned her head and walked over to Leo. “Leony, Elyse donating her corneas to you is not just about you; it involves our entire family! We can’t possibly mistreat someone who has contributed so much, right? I heard that there is a world-class ophthalmology medical team that has successfully cured many patients initially deemed unsavable by doctors. Let’s give Miss Clayton a proper examination. If there is something wrong with her eyes, we have to help her even if it costs half of our family’s fortune.”

As soon as these words fell, Elyse and Laura froze again, their ears abuzz.

There was no way Jodie would do something so kind.

She must have heard something somewhere, which was why she was trying to start something here.

“Jodie, this is between your brother and me. Can we solve this ourselves?” Elyse kept up with her flawless image and whispered as she held in her worries.

Her elegant and noble appearance highlighted how ignorant, rowdy, and vexatious Jodie was.

Jodie was so angry that she was about to blow a gasket. She raised her head to refute, only to see that Leo was massaging his nose bridge.

“Go home now, Jodie,” he muttered.

“But Leony!” Jodie stomped her feet angrily.

However, she knew Leo’s temper, which was why she stormed off without saying anything else.

Elyse felt the tightness in her chest relax slightly after she managed to get rid of Jodie. She finally felt more alive.

Laura, too, let out a breath of relief.

Leo turned to look at Laura. “Please get us two cups of coffee, Miss Harris.”

“Yes, Mr. Alston.” Laura then hurried off.

“Leony!” Elyse hopped over and linked her arm through his with a smile on her face. “Jodie is still young. Don’t get mad at her.”

Instead of replying to her, he opened the door and brought her into his office before closing it with a click.

A bashful smile quickly hung on Elyse’s lips when she saw him close the door.

I bet he wants to spend some hot and steamy time alone with me.

Even though Leo had suggested they reconcile after returning to the country, they hadn’t done anything more intimate than holding hands.

Elyse had long wanted to get closer to him.

her lips against his, only for him to evade her. With his long fingers pressed against the surface of the table, he suddenly announced, “Elyse, I’ll

joy of being alone with Leo, immediately froze in place when she heard

began to

make a call right there and then.

his phone. She then blurted out loudly,

something was wrong

her chin and look at Leo, who glanced at her with

were clearly on the

hand very slowly before she looked at the

It was empty.

called anyone at

Wham!

felt like something had hit the back of her head hard as she stood

couldn’t think

were empty before fear, unease, guilt, and

was rushing at

make a

didn’t scold her or yell. He didn’t even ask

this lack

were thousands of stones pressing against her

she had completely been defeated, she abruptly covered her palms over her face. “I’m sorry! I’m so sorry!”

gaze at her with calm

already got the answer when he was

evident that he

hell happened to you?” he

started to tremble all over. She

be trying to protect her dignity by getting Jodie and Laura out of there even

has

sleeves, her tears falling like waterfalls. “I… I only did this because I care

hand holding his sleeve with a dark gaze before slowly peeling

air, she staggered and cried even harder. “Am I wrong for wanting to cherish you now, Leony? I know it’s wrong to do this, but my love for you is true. Don’t you want me to treat you wholeheartedly? I’m

claim you’re ‘trying your best’ at, it’s disgusting!” Leo finally spoke again. However,

It wasn’t anger that covered his face; instead, his tense face was cold. However, that coldness felt hotter

think of anything and it was as if there was an incessant

herself in his arms to

her back with his

to stay at arm’s length as he