Chapter 28 Never Again After getting work, took to the Harmon residence. I knew Lesnard pick me up. To I Leonard had already arrived. Everyone around him was chatting but Leonard seemed out of place. When aunt, by Eagne saw me, she welcomed me. Era is really. You’ve using this bag for least six years, right? think could still sell it for a few hundred dollars. “Look at that outfit yours. might mistake you for an intern too. by had sheays had a sharp tongue in the past, she wanted to best daughter to Leonard, but I plans. Because of that, she would always make snide remarks about me. I and didn’t say anything. Most in the Harmon family knew about my situation, and i was a to them. Soddenly, if suddenly remembered something, by covered her mouth. Ivy “Oh, my. How forgetful of me! Leonard has to the clothes you wear and the things you use. even open the wardrobe, right?” Naturally, the Harmon family knew about that too. Everyone looked me. Leonard’s face seemed a little stift, and he displeased at me. Tembarrassed him, I knew that what “You’re right, Aunt Ivy. I have right to use I said, smiling hvy. I at the others too. lan coughed and gestured to me. Eva you’re back to work. Why put yourself all the trouble?“” old–fashioned thinking, fan always been disapproving of my involvement the family business. thought that women home to focus on supporting their and children. could not support husband, and I refused to raise children. I sat down obediently next to and listened to their conversation about business Leonard’s eldest Bob Harmon, scuffed at me. He said, “As expected of daughter a to have manners. can you make your elders for yo Ivy “Exactly. It’s important family gathering, but not even dressed in a proper dress and jewelry. How rude!” Leonard satin listening his criticism of me I was used it. had always me that way. But this time, I refused to stay silent. looked up and glanced at he’s necklace. wearing any jewelry is takes, Aunt Ivy. Your emerald is about the shade as a beer bottle. Before the Green family went bankrupt, Thad seen plenty of expensive jewelry that my mother to wear. spot a fake emerald from a away. In generation, he was the only one who made a name himself. Ian’s older brothers were only able establish some connections because of Tan’s Deputation. After took lan’s eldest business, it had been operating at a loss for years. Bob often to ask for help. Seeing hour jewelry was fake, I thought they were out of money Ivy at me and are you blabbering about? You’re a pour girl. What would you You Before Ivy could finish, felt nauseous. I quickly ran the wash room with my over my mouth. Initially, I thought I was lucky to experience any chemotherapy, but I wrong. throwing in the washroom, I felt dizzy Suddenly, pre a of water. hurriedly rinsed out my mouth. “What’s the matter?“” Leonard asked curiously, seemingly a little concerned too. waved my hand and said, stomach is a lile upset. Leonard probe further. He asked the housekeeper to bring me glass of warm water. After drinking water, I to suppress Leonard watched me quietly. Suddenly, he asked, didn’t you ask me to unlock wardrobe? ress the nausea “Leonard, you think pathetic? I have get to wear clothes. Do know what of attitude Emilia showed me every time called? Even if you didn’t I did put the cup aside and refused look at him. Leonard my wrist gently. wonder so skinny. you’re unwell, you taken leave. “Did forget that were the one who let me take a leave and forced me to go back to the office? Imied to shake off, but he didn’t let go. Leonard and didn’t know what to say, were locked in a standoff only let me go Leah aunt, walked in us. “oh, Ev. Don’t be at hy. After you’re part of Harmons, so should be careful to not embarass the family, “If was a gathering among family members, it would’ve been fine. But what if we had outsiders? You would shame to the family. always been pretentious. I smiled at her, wanting to say more. After left, Leonard glanced my neck and sighed. said, “I won’t do that anymore. Turned around and at confusedly. “From now on, you use the wardrobe and jewelry I smiled and said, “it’s fine i don’t need it. ely you wish. They belong to you. You don’t have to obtain anone’s permission.