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?"

woman named Gladys Shea who had just graduated from college. Amelie thought about Gladys' character carefully and shook her head. "She's

problem standing between the two of them. Amelie had more doubts besides this, such as how Leo happened to travel to the same country with her

hard about it and

no clue how much Leo knew about

Dillon, but I have no contact with

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

were getting intense, the door was kicked open and Melissa stormed in, holding her bag. She was shocked to see Chandler getting

in and began screaming at the bodyguards. However, the bodyguards only listened to Leo and ignored her. She was frustrated with their ignorance and decided to look to Leo for answers. "Leo, why are you beating

him. His cold, heartless stare made Melissa's heart freeze as if she had just

punching and kicking continued to echo in her ears. It made Melissa feel sick to her stomach. Her

do this to me? I've raised you since you were a baby! Since you don't care

rain. Melissa couldn't understand why Leo was so cold to her all these years. She only thought about

his hand and the bodyguards stopped

ran over to

up badly, with bruises all over his face. At that moment, he was being lifted by two bodyguards. He shook his head weakly toward Melissa and said, "Mrs. Alston… D-Don't blame Leo. I-It's all a misunderstanding. I'm fine…" He was a mess with a bloody face and dirt all

disgusted by how dirty he was. She only commanded the

dragged Chandler out and quickly left the 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 Chandler

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

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, but she

this, Melissa shamelessly portrayed herself as the victim and attempted to gain Leo's forgiveness without realizing the emotional toll her actions had

Melissa's eyes bulged behind him.