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 shook her head. "She's just a young girl who's new 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

thought hard about it and

clue how much Leo knew

you mentioned Miss Dillon, but I have no contact with her. Is there some misunderstanding

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

door was kicked open and Melissa stormed in, holding her bag. She was shocked to see

was frustrated with their ignorance and decided to look to Leo for answers. "Leo,

His cold, heartless stare made Melissa's heart freeze

sound of Chandler's painful screams alongside the punching and kicking continued to echo in her ears. It made Melissa feel sick to her stomach.

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 me.

to her all these years. She only thought about his indifference and didn't even consider the consequences of her actions. She kept crying until she was gasping for

Leo raised his hand and

to Chandler.

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

was disgusted by how dirty he was. She only commanded the bodyguards, "Hurry

because she was afraid that Leo would hurt him so badly that no one could please her

want you to hit Chandler because I'm afraid you'll end

had overheard their conversation, almost burst out laughing. Melissa wanted Chandler to be the gentle and affectionate son, but

a direct result of Melissa's actions as his 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 her actions

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