When I Was A Wallflower

Chapter 383 Better Than a Dog

"He didn't say a word to me when such a big thing happened to you. How could I not divorce him?" Julia shouted.

"So… You're doing this for me?"

"You're my best friend. You went to such a dangerous place, and he should have accompanied you—no matter what!" Julia's voice still sounded angry.

Amelie felt both warm and amused, "He asked me to bring a bodyguard, but I refused. Also, I didn't want him to tell you."

"I don't believe it!" Julia still thought Amelie was helping Samuel.

"It's true," Amelie assured her again and again. "If you divorce him over this, won't I become the guilty one? You're my good friend. Don't do this to me."

Julia was dumbfounded. "Then I'll give him the cold shoulder for a few days."

"Okay, then just give him the cold shoulder!" Amelie finally felt relieved when she heard Julia's tone soften.

"Elie, there's something strange I've noticed." Julia finally got to the point after venting her anger. "Did you tell anyone that you were going there? How did those people find out?"

Amelie had been wondering about this too.

"Could it be your assistant who leaked that information?"

to help with work. It was a young woman named Gladys Shea who had just graduated from college. Amelie thought about Gladys' character carefully and

Leo happened to travel to the same country with her and stay in the same hotel. Life wasn't like a TV drama, and she didn't believe in that many coincidences. If it wasn't a coincidence, then was it deliberate?

hard about it and became more

of Chandler. Chandler had no clue how much Leo knew about his secrets, so he had to continue

why you mentioned Miss Dillon, but I have no contact with

didn't turn around but instead made a gesture with his hand. The bodyguards got the message and suddenly pushed Chandler to the ground. Then, they started punching and kicking him. Chandler curled up and held his head in a fetal position without any intention of fighting back. Immediately, the sound of punches and kicks filled the room. The bodyguards all knew that Leo was giving Chandler a taste of his own medicine for what he did to Amelie. Chandler had to feel what it

her bag. She was shocked to see Chandler getting beaten up and

ignored her. She was frustrated with their ignorance

him. His cold, heartless stare made Melissa's heart freeze as if she had just been drenched in ice water. Am I

painful screams alongside the punching and kicking continued to echo in her ears.

couldn't hold back her tears anymore after remembering the years of coldness Leo had shown her. With tears rolling down her face, she said, "Leo, I'm your mother! How could you do this to me? I've raised you since you were a baby! Since you don't care about me as your mother, I have no choice but to find someone willing to respect me and be close to

her all these years. She only thought about his indifference and didn't even consider the consequences of her

and the bodyguards

hurriedly ran over to

and said, "Mrs. Alston… D-Don't blame Leo. I-It's all a misunderstanding. I'm fine…" He was a mess with a

because she was disgusted by how dirty he was. She only commanded the bodyguards, "Hurry up and

room. Then, Melissa fanned her nose. She stood up for Chandler only because she was afraid that Leo would hurt him so badly that no one could please her and make her happy anymore as

I didn't want you to hit Chandler because I'm afraid you'll

and quickly explained herself to Leo. Eugene, who had overheard their conversation, almost burst out laughing. Melissa wanted Chandler to be the gentle and affectionate son,

mother, leaving her with an unshakable responsibility. Despite this, Melissa shamelessly portrayed herself as the victim and attempted to gain Leo's forgiveness without realizing the emotional toll

out, Melissa's eyes bulged behind him. She thought Leo