Chapter 14 288 Woucheric The man who had been raging just a moment ago suddenly froze in place . He lifted his head in a daze , his eyes filled with despair and shock . " What did you say ? " He grabbed Mathew's collar tightly and demanded , " How could she possibly commit suicide ? She was such a proud , radiant person - how could she possibly take her own life ! " Mathew let out a mocking laugh , his gaze full of ridicule . " Yes , why would she do such a thing ? " " Leonardo , the one who truly drove her to death was you ! " Mathew's words struck him like a bolt of lightning , pinning him to the spot . Leonardo took a step back in disbelief , instinctively protesting , " Impossible ! That's impossible ! " " You broke her heart . What right do you have to forget all the pain she went through and now act as if you were so deeply in love ? " " Leonardo , she's already dead , right here in this castle where you lied to her and trapped her for five years . " " For the rest of your life , you will never be able to make it up to her ! " Mathew threw out these words harshly and turned to leave . The midday sun was scorching and blinding . Suddenly , Leonardo felt a Chapter 14 wave of dizziness . In an instant , countless voices echoed in his ears- " Gabby , don't cry . From now on , I'll be your eyes . " " Marry me , will you ? I will love you for a lifetime . " 288 Vouchers " I am willing to walk into the hall of marriage with Gabrielle , to support and rely on each other , in sickness and in health , in poverty and in wealth , until forever . " Hearing these words , Leonardo's expression gradually softened . So , it turned out that his ' future ' self also loved Gabrielle deeply . Yet the next voices that appeared in his mind mercilessly shattered his joy " Gabby , I have to work late tonight . I made your favorite carrot cake and put it in the fridge . Be careful when you get it . " " I'm in a meeting . I'll call you back later , okay ? " " Baby , I've really been so busy lately . Once I'm done , I'll take you to the concert . " " Gabby , I really didn't mean to forget your birthday . So many things have happened at the company lately ... " Layer upon layer of voices nearly made Leonardo's head explode . He let out a trembling breath , his eyes full of hatred and pain . Future Leonardo , what on earth are you doing ?! The company is so big - how could it possibly need the president to work 02 30 Chapter 14 overtime ? And how could you forget her birthday ? He raised his hand and slapped himself hard across the face . But the voices didn't stop ; instead , they grew even more chaotic . This time , there was even a strange woman's voice among them . *** 1288 Vouchers " Leonardo , the baby keeps kicking me . He says he wants to hear Daddy tell a story . " " Where are you going ? " " Gabby , there's an emergency at the company . " " I'm sorry , Gabby , I'm really sorry ! I shouldn't have left you alone on the snowy mountain . Don't cry , don't cry , we'll have another child ! " " Her eyes ? There's no need to cure them . " " Gabby , this is the nutritionist I found for you . " " Hurry up and eat . " " Don't make a fuss , she prepared this for a long time . " " Ninety - nine lashes , who do you choose to protect ? " " Leonardo , I think I'm having a miscarriage ... " " I choose Alaina ! " A thunderous " boom " exploded in his mind . Even if he couldn't remember exactly what had happened , he could piece Chapter 14 together a rough outline from these scattered words . That woman's voice belonged to the person he had just seen in the hospital room . 288 ( Vouchers So , over these five years , he had fallen in love with a woman who looked almost exactly like Gabrielle , and even had a child with her . He had even lied to and hurt Gabby again and again for her ! A metallic taste rose in Leonardo's throat , and he spat out a mouthful of blood onto the charred ruins . The blackened charcoal mixed with fresh blood , stinging his eyes . " Hahaha ... Leonardo , oh Leonardo , how could you hurt her so deeply ! " With a loud " thud , " he dropped to his knees , his once - straight , resilient back now bent and broken . From noon until sunset , in the vast expanse of scorched ruins , a staggering figure kept digging through the charred remains with his hands . " Gabby , I was wrong . I truly know I was wrong . " Please , come back . " It wasn't until night fell that Leonardo finally collapsed to the ground , utterly exhausted . Regret and pain overwhelmed him like a tidal wave , and he slammed his head against the hard , rough ground again and again until his face was covered in blood . Tiny snowflakes landed on his eyelashes , melting the dried blood on his Chapter 14 face , and finally turning into bloody water that soaked his body . He reached out and caught a single , perfect snowflake . 1298 Vouchers In that moment , the dead silence of the ruins was broken by the man's broken sobs . Snow was rare in Boston's winters , yet Gabrielle loved snow more than anything , especially the endless , sweeping snows of Northern Europe . He had promised her countless times that he would take her to see it after they got married . But in the end , she lost her sight , and he fell in love with someone else . That snowfall never did land on their shoulders . Leonardo curled up quietly on the ground , clutching the broken diamond ring tightly in his hand . " Gabby , does it hurt ? " You were always afraid of pain . When the fire burned you , did it hurt a lot ? Chapter 15 In "A Lady Hard to Please" by CrushReels, a single mother makes a poignant return to the city she fled seven years ago. Her mission: to secure treatment for her son's leukemia, setting the stage for an emotional journey of love and resilience amidst past heartbreak. As her ex-lover reenters her life upon hearing of her return, old wounds resurface, sparking a complex web of emotions and decisions that delve deep into themes of forgiveness, second chances, and the enduring power of love. This modern romance novel stands out for its raw portrayal of familial bonds tested by adversity, offering readers a compelling exploration of human strength and vulnerability. With a captivating blend of heart-wrenching moments and tender revelations, "A Lady Hard to Please" promises a captivating read that lingers in the heart long after the final page. Available to read online at CrushReel for those seeking a tale that transcends boundaries and speaks to the resilience of the human spirit.