Chapter 34 Are You Playing Me When to the apartment rented, I felt much more relaxed. Leonard’s presence, everything was so much better. Enama bustled ordering takeout and washing worried that I might not be well or getting enough nutrition. she was about to out to buy I quickly her. waste the oysters. Eggs are just and oysters don’t add much flavor anyw “Are saying my cooking is bad?” asked, narrowing her eyes at me with a dangerous look. I nodded feeling guilty. She made a face and said, “We’re both equal when it comes to so of us should complain. I smiled genuinely, feeling happy. I looked at her seriously and asked, “Emma, you help me find a lawyer?” Emma stared me for moment asking, “Aren’t you going to tell him the truth? If he’d it. I shook my head, as I really didn’t want to talk about it. The breakup so messy because i to find me again or feel burdened. that have any feelings left for other, stretch it out? if you divorce him and he out the truth later, he’ll regret it terribly,” said. She knew about the complicated feelings between us and thought I was being too pitiful However, I felt that knowing the truth would only make me and feel worse. Treplied, “He doesn’t love me anymore. With just bit of long think we can last? haven’t loved him years. want to live well now, get proper treatment, and maybe even create a medical miracle” The few words were especially hard to say because they weren’t true. did hate him, but I also still had for him wasn’t how those feelings were, but they were there. while there was still bit of feeling lett, maybe divorce would us better in the future. Emma me sympathetically ded “Okay, I’ll a good lawyer you. We won’t ” Thowed my in silence. I shouldn’t have ever been with in the place. If it the back then, I wouldn’t have gotten involved with him at all. Maybe our breakup was too messy, had become his obsession. With the person by his side, he should have been go of that obsession. Leonard contact me day. With lover tainted, he probably time for his so–called wife. I was content to at place and planned to split rent with her. I had no intention of returning the apartment as here long–term seemed just fine. The next day at work, felt completely different. Even a serious illness, good mood made me feel energetic. However, the atmosphere in the design department was extremely tense, and nothing to go all morning I only what had happened when Jean, looking stood in front me. She said, “Mr. is missing and not his phone. The Brightwave Group representatives are here. What are we going to do? “There are several documents been signed and no one to greet the Brightwave Group representatives. My colleagues, feeling sorry for me, avoided bringing up related Leonard necessary. Everyone was on edge because the Brightwave Group deal was pending I straightened my shirt and stood up. “I’ll handle it. After all, the is our department’s responsibility. Jean nodded, her eyes brimming tears. I reached the meeting room, I saw the displeased face of representative and immediately his frustration. Smith, I’m sorry for being late,” I said, George Smith a sheepish smile. the Group project would secure my position the two years, so I kept smiling despite his sour expression. Unfortunately, George didn’t inclined to cut me any slack. He huffed, “Mr. Harmon and must be very busy. How could you forget our appointment?” It turned out that Leonard scheduled the appointment then completely forgotten it. I was frustrated, but I managed to keep friendly smile on my face and replied, “He really busy. “Busy? Call him now, and let’s see if he’s said. pointed at me dismissively, showing regard for my dignity. The others in the officeheld breath as I quickly took out my and Leonard’s number. “Sorry, the number you’ve dialed is out of service…” Upon hearing the familiar voicemail, realized Leonard had blocked me. I felt a uneasy and said, “Mr. seems his phone is off. ” George out his own phone and showed the screen. “Look! I’ve called him over dozen times, he doesn’t acknowledge me!” As spoke, his finger hit dial button, and the connected a few later. Smith, I’m downstairs at the company now. I’m terribly sorry. Please hold on. At that moment, the room fell into an eerie silence. George slammed cup on the table just as Leonard and Lily were about to walk in. Harinon, are you trying to play