When I Was A Wallflower

Chapter 372 It’s Not Because of the Inheritance

In the VIP room, the three of them continued drinking, and no one asked about Ashton. It was as though nothing had happened earlier.

Toby had already donned his signature smile as he strode to Leo and sat beside him. Then, he picked up a glass of wine in front of him and started drinking.

As Toby knew about the situation in Leo's family, something popped into his mind, and he asked after finishing half of the wine in his glass, "I heard that Chandler is back. Is that true?"

Leo merely grunted in reply, "Yeah." But there was no emotion in his voice.

Louie shot him a look from the other side of the room, signaling him not to speak more on the topic.

Everyone present knew that it was almost impossible for Leo to have a cornea change back when he lost his sight because of his body's unique condition.

At that time, Chandler was placed as the next heir of Genesis with the help of Melissa, who seemed to have abandoned Leo.

Although the mastermind behind the heir change incident was Melissa, Chandler's name was still Leo's biggest shame and pain as it reminded him of his dark past.

Since Josiah and Louie had important things to do the next day and had to start the day early, they didn't hang around for long and left after a few drinks.

The only ones left were Leo and Toby, who was lightly holding the glass in his hand as he kept his eyes glued on Leo the entire time while silently observing him.

Leo had been drinking quietly since arriving, looking serious and depressed the entire night.

Although he had always been a man of few words, he spoke even less now.

"Leo, I met Amelie today," Toby started.

Leo's hand that was holding the wine glass froze briefly before he mumbled a curt reply and continued drinking.

The indifference he displayed made Toby raise his brows, and he continued, "I would like to court her. Unfortunately, I wasn't good enough for her two years ago, so I could only give up. But I realize that I still have feelings for her after seeing her again."

"Okay."

a second, and the iciness on his face and in his eyes was the coldest Toby had ever seen.

like he doesn't care about Amelie at all, he thought

few seconds, he smiled and didn't continue this topic anymore.

continued drinking in silence until Toby placed his glass down, rose to his feet, and started to head

his hand touched the door, Leo's voice stopped him from behind.

"If you like her, then ask for her heart with sincerity and don't flirt around or try to court other women at the same time. Just give your full attention and

that Leo was indeed the one who

his gaze was steady, Toby could still sense the deep murderous intent in them—if he didn't do as he said,

Leo didn't respond to him and continued drinking with his head as he lowered

see how he would respond, but to Leo, it was as though

…

you're home,

at midnight, and right after getting out of the car, Chandler came out the door to greet

until this time of the day? Did you have dinner yet?" His voice was

whole time and went straight into the house, wholly dismissing Chandler's presence.

Mother sees you like this, she'll be worried again. I'll prepare some ginger tea for you." After they passed by the living room, he scurried toward the kitchen.

at all, leaving him alone at the kitchen entrance with an awkward expression as

Chandler after she came out of

cleaning his hands hastily before going to her. "But he's tired and heading straight to bed. What do you need, Mother? Let me get it for you."

the empty staircase apathetically as she rubbed her temples and sighed. A few seconds

glass of water. "It's better to have

she gave him

merely her adopted son, he treated her far better than her own son, Leo, attending to

couldn't help but complain that Leo was

the grudge to this day? she complained silently and sighed

than to ask what was troubling her and merely said, "You should be wide awake after waking up at this time, Mother. Would you like me to give you a massage? I've learned quite a lot over the

offer with delight and took

slightly bent his back as he started to massage her shoulders.

she nodded and