Dominic declared in feigned anger as though he was truly sticking up for Leon's sake, but in reality, he brought Leon's shame to light to make himself appear better.

That was why he insisted on bringing Leon to the gathering so that he could humiliate Leon in front of everyone.

"What? His wife cheated on him and even got pregnant with the other man's child? How embarrassing!"

"This is so funny! Hahaha—"

Everyone was shocked to hear this at first but soon erupted into laughter.

None of them ever was impressed with Leon in the first place, and now that this embarrassing tidbit came to light, they began to ridicule him even more and cast him looks of disgust.

The only person who was not laughing at that moment was Janice, who pitied Leon greatly. She knew that they were deliberately making fun of him, and tried to console him, "Leon… please don't take them seriously."

"Don't worry. I'm used to this already," Leon replied curtly.

knew that Dominic deliberately brought this up

now at a place in life where he would no longer be

his old classmates, and just because Dominic was willing to make himself look better at someone else's expense did not mean he should do

I remember!" a glimmer of admiration flashed through Janice's

was willing to be friends with Leon in the past was that

talents in anything, she always looked up to him

people who laughed were a little snubbed when

think it was appropriate to continue ridiculing him, and gradually the laughter began to taper off

"Ring—"

phone rang. He snuck a glance at the screen and realized that it was

out from the other end of the line, "Leon, I've arrived

hold on for a moment, I'll go find you right away," Leon explained before hanging up the

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