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?"

character carefully and shook her head. "She's

the same country with her and stay in the same hotel. Life wasn't like a

about it and became more

clue how much Leo knew about his secrets, so he had to continue pretending

Dillon, but I have no contact with

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

getting intense, the door was kicked open and Melissa stormed in, holding her bag. She was shocked to see Chandler getting beaten up and she instantly screamed in disbelief, "What the hell is going on here? Stop it! Stop right

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.

own mother who was half a head shorter than him. His cold, heartless stare made Melissa's heart freeze as

in her ears. It made

She 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

like rain. Melissa couldn't understand why Leo was so cold 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

his hand and the bodyguards stopped their

over to Chandler. "Chandler, how are

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

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

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

Chandler because I'm afraid you'll end up committing a crime," said

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 also wanted Leo's financial power

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 had taken on him. Eugene couldn't take it anymore, so he walked over and said, "Mr. Alston, the

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