Chapter 19 The snow was falling heavily . Leonardo stood in front of the porch , holding the amniocentesis report in his hand . The words " No blood relation " were printed in bold , stabbing into his eyes like icy spikes . Immediately after , his assistant brought him the remaining evidence found in the castle's mailbox . The man stared at the maddening spice test report for a long time , his heart feeling as if it were being kneaded , twisted , and crushed by invisible hands . It turned out that the so - called ' apology ' animal taming show was actually a premeditated attempt to murder Gabrielle ! He had ignored her refusals and resistance , forcibly carrying her down to receive punishment , ' which led to his beloved girl being knocked to the ground by a wild beast , her ribs broken , nearly losing her life , while he stood not far away , tightly protecting Alaina And the ways he had wronged Gabby were far more than just these . For Alaina and the child in her womb , who had no blood relation to him , he lied countless times about work at the company , even instructed the doctor not to cure her eyes , forcing her to spend five years in darkness , filled with fear and anxiety While Alaina nestled in his arms , acting spoiled , his beloved girl was abandoned on the mountain , buried under the collapsing snow . He had personally killed the first child he and Gabby had together . Chapter 19 The man's tall figure hunched over , his face turning ashen and pale . 288 Vouchers He flipped the pages down , only to see something that shattered his last hope- It was a miscarriage report . It showed that the child was already over two months old , but due to the patient suffering severe internal injuries , the fetus suffocated , and the severe external trauma led to the miscarriage . " No , how could this happen ? " Leonardo suddenly lost all strength and collapsed to his knees on the ground . That meant , when she was kidnapped by Wyatt , she was already pregnant with his child ! And he ! Because he was concerned about the child in Alaina's womb , Wyatt's child , he ended up causing the death of his second biological child ! With a sudden sound , he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood , staining the pure white snow red . Mathew was startled , " Leonardo ! " He hurried forward , supporting the man who was about to collapse , " Leonardo , what's wrong with you ? " However , the blood in the man's mouth showed no sign of stopping , instead , he kept spitting out more and more . Blood stained his handsome brows and eyes . He let out a few foolish laughs , " Leonardo , oh Leonardo , is this what you meant when you said you would always be good to her ? Is this what you meant when you said you would always protect her , be her eyes ? " Chapter 19 288 Vouchers " It was you who hurt her , you who exposed her to danger , you who kept her from the light ... " He pressed his forehead against the rough , cold ground , knocking it again and again . " Gabby , I'm sorry . " Mathew watched this scene , his eyes stinging with emotion . How did the couple , once deeply in love in their youth , end up in such an irreparable , life - and - death separation ? Suddenly , a crazed figure ran out of the villa , screaming as she rushed toward Leonardo . Behind her followed doctors holding syringes and scalpels Alaina's hair was disheveled , her delicate makeup smeared across her face , forming messy patches of powder . " Leonardo , you can't treat me like this ! " " I truly love you ... " She clung to Leonardo's pant leg , " Did you forget ? You said I was the woman you loved most , you even gave our child a name , and he kicked you once ! " A heavy slap landed on her face , cutting off her endless chatter . " Drag her away and throw her into the snow , " Leonardo shouted angrily . " The pain and suffering Gabby once endured , you should experience it too . " 87-204 Chapter 19 Alaina lay on the ground , wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth , and suddenly burst into wild laughter , " Leonardo , you're blaming everything from the past on me ? I wasn't the one who hurt her , it was you ! You gave me the power to hurt her , your attitude allowed me to do it , and now she's dead , it's all your fault ! " Mathew watched helplessly as Leonardo's face grew paler and paler , almost transparent . He frowned and roared , " What are you waiting for ? Drag her away ! " Silence returned to the surroundings . Leonardo dazedly reached out his hand , catching a crystal - clear snowflake . " It's snowing . " He leaned on Mathew's shoulder , murmuring , " Mathew , I miss her so much . " " Gabby still resents me , she won't even come to see me in my dreams . " He forced a smile uglier than crying , " God said , even if I die and go to find her , I'll end up in hell . I'll never see my angel again . " Mathew covered his face in pain , his phone slipped from his pocket , and a message popped up . " Northern Europe ballet queen Alice returns to the stage , countdown : three days . " Leonardo's gaze fell on the screen , and a sudden , strange , and astonishing light burst in his eyes . Mathew was startled by his reaction , " Leonardo , that's not Gabrielle , she 75 Chapter 19 just looks like her ! " But the man ignored him , muttering like a madman , " I recognize her , it must be her , it must be her ! Gabby isn't dead ! " 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.