When I Was A Wallflower

Chapter 203

him. What did that have to do with whether Amelie was from Quinn Town or not?He was overreacting.Soon came the day of the event at Bria’s school.Early in the morning, Leo made arrangements for company matters, then hastily got ready to drive so that he could meet up with Bria and Amelie.He had just walked a few steps when his phone rang. It was a call from Elyse.Seeing Elyse’s number, Leo felt a sense of disgust rising within his heart, and he decided not to answer.Elyse only attempted to call him once and never tried again after that.However, when Leo walked to the entrance of the company, he saw her seated in a wheelchair, dressed thinly and looking pitifully at him.Her face and lips were especially pale. She looked weak, sickly, and oh-so-pitiful.When Leo saw her, his unaffected gaze darkened a little as his handsome face tensed up. “Why are you here?”His tone was nonchalant.Elyse opened her mouth, but before she could speak, tears fell out of her eyes and streamed down her face.“Leo, I’m scared.” Her voice was shaky as well. “My phase 2 physical examination report just came out, and the tumor in my brain is getting worse.”As she spoke, she painstakingly wheeled herself over to him, then pitifully grabbed his leg. “I’m scared that I might just die. Leo, can’t you accompany me?”When Leo heard Elyse’s sobs, the warmth didn’t return to his cold eyes. Almost without hesitation, he pulled his hand away. “I’ll find you the best doctor.”“You know that I just want you to be with me.” As if breaking down, Elyse sobbed so hard that her body trembled. She hugged herself pitifully, acting like an abandoned little bird.Any man would feel pity if they saw her feeble appearance.The care worker who was pushing the wheelchair couldn’t help but say, “Ever since Miss Clayton received the report last night, she hasn’t slept a wink. She just kept crying, and if this goes on, her health will get worse.”“It’s your own body. If you don’t take care of it, you’ll be the only one suffering when things get worse,” Leo said calmly with an indifferent look in his eyes.He lowered his head and made a call to Eugene. “Find the world’s best brain tumor specialist within 24 hours.”With that, he lowered his hand. “Go back to the hospital and wait.”Then, he left.Behind him, the care worker shook her head as she watched him leave. “What a cold-hearted man. Under these circumstances, it’s only proper to offer at least a few words of comfort.”Elyse was already pursing her lips tightly.Her body, which was weak and soft moments before, had now tensed and straightened up.Her fingers gripped the handle of the wheelchair fiercely as hatred spilled from her eyes.“Miss Clayton, if you threaten him with your life, perhaps he would turn back.” The care worker had received too much from Elyse, so she couldn’t help but provide some ideas. Elyse huffed, the corners of her lips getting even more twisted.“With my life, you say?” Leo hated her so much now, he probably wished she would just die.If she died, he would be set free. He would no longer have any obligations to fulfill and repay what Ellen did for him.She must not die.She would fight Leo to the bitter end!Once back in the ward, Elyse diverted the care worker away, then made a call to Laura. “Leo seemed to be in a hurry just now. Where is he going?”“Elyse.” When Laura heard Elyse’s voice, she spoke with some hesitation. “Mr. Alston doesn’t want me to reveal his whereabouts. I’m sorry.”“Even you are looking down on me now!” Elyse was so good at acting. In just a split second, her voice turned sad and pitiful. “Laura, we’re the best of friends! How can you treat me like this?”Laura was speechless.“I don’t have any other intentions; it’s just too painful to endure. I just want to know when Leo would have time to visit me. Are you not willing to help me even with a small request like this?”Laura sighed in exasperation.“I’m not quite sure where they’ve gone. I heard them mentioning a kindergarten when they went out. Elyse, it’s not that I don’t want to help you; I’m truly powerless.”“Fine, then.” Elyse hung up emotionlessly.Laura was such a snob.As soon as she realized that Elyse had lost, she stopped taking the latter seriously.Still, a general direction was better than none.There was only one kindergarten Leo would go to, which was the one Bria was at.At the thought of Leo meeting Bria and spending time with Amelie, Elyse was so furious that she gnashed her teeth.She hastily got someone to investigate