Chapter 196
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Aria’s heart clenched painfully,
He didn’t look at her with desire anymore,
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It was a look that screamed of loyalty, of a man who had already settled into the role of a instand and soon–to–be flies
The sight of him like that, so unattainable, only deepened the jealousy burning whim dr
She couldn’t help herself.
The words burst from her before she could think better of it.
“Led, is this how it’s going to be now? You only care about her because she’s pregnant? If she wasnt pregar, would dings be different bever Would there still be a chance for us?
Lep’s eyes flashed with irritation, and without a word, he pulled a cigarette from his coat pocket, giring I wri seaty bands.
The flicker of the flame cast shadows across his sharp features.
He never smoked in front of Elizabeth–another reminder of how he changed for her.
But Aria wasn’t Elizabeth, and that was evident in the cold indifference with which he treated her now.
The pale smoke curled through the air, swirling around his face, softening his handsome features but not enough to hide the sermess in his expression.
He looked at her with detachment, as if she were no more than a stranger.
“No,” Leo said firmly, his voice flat. “There was never a chance for us. I made that clear long ago. I don’t want to see you here, and I don’t want to see you again. The only reason I’m tolerating your presence now is because of the war. Don’t push your hack”
His words hit her like a slap, and Aria’s lips trembled, barely able to hold back the tears of frustration.
She could feel her heart breaking all over again.
But then, she steeled herself, forcing a cruel smile onto her face, her red lips curving into a sneer.
“Oh, Leo, do you really think Elizabeth loves you?” she spat, her voice dripping with venom. “I’m a woman. I know what it looks like when someone’s in love. And trust me, Elizabeth doesn’t love you anymore. If it weren’t for that child, she’d have left you already.”
Leo’s frown deepened, his jaw clenching,
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