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.

in and press her lips against his, only for him to evade her. With his

joy of being alone with Leo,

to

call right there and then.

so frightened that she panicked and jumped over to snatch his phone. She then blurted out loudly, “Sorry, but we

realized that something was wrong after she said

who glanced at her with eyes as deep and gloomy as the

eyes were clearly on the phone she

lowered her hand very slowly

It was empty.

hadn’t called anyone at

Wham!

felt like something had hit the back of her head

couldn’t think of

fear, unease, guilt, and embarrassment swiftly flooded

bit her lip and the next moment, she was rushing at him and holding his sleeve

make a

or yell. He didn’t even

this lack of

pressing against her sanity, and she was on the verge of breaking

she abruptly covered her palms over her face. “I’m sorry! I’m so sorry!”

her with calm eyes.

answer when he was sounding her

was evident

you?” he asked in a soft yet

to tremble all over. She was too embarrassed

protect her dignity by getting Jodie and Laura out of there

still has feelings

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

at the hand holding his sleeve with a dark gaze before slowly peeling her fingers

Leony? I know it’s wrong to do this, but my love for you is true. Don’t you want me to treat you

‘trying your best’ at, it’s disgusting!” Leo finally spoke again. However, his words

him in disbelief upon hearing that. It wasn’t anger that covered his face; instead, his tense face was cold. However, that coldness felt hotter than a fire that burned her,

was as if there was

in his arms

held her

at arm’s length as he refused to let