Chapter 141

Chapter 141

Leslie thought Aurelia could handle her liquor well, given her frequent client meetings.

However, after five drinks, she revealed her true nature.

Considering her bad mood today, he didn’t want to make a big deal out of it. Leslie reached out and knocked away her finger.

To his surprise, Aurelia took it a step further. Not satisfied with just poking, she directly grabbed his cheeks.

“Aurelia,” Leslie warned with a dark tone.

“We’ve been together for three years! I’ve never asked anything of you! Why are you treating me like this?” Furious, Aurelia pinched Leslie’s cheeks.

Leslie’s expression grew darker.

Aurelia mistook him for Seth.

Did she still harbor feelings for Seth?

“Look carefully and see who I am!” Leslie warned.

Confused, she narrowed her eyes and leaned even closer.

The distance between them was so close that they could almost kiss with a slight movement of their mouths.

Leslie was stunned, and his breathing became erratic.

Aurelia smiled. “Do you think I wouldn’t recognize you just because you had your face done? You jerk! Despite knowing how miserable I am, you still kick me when I’m down. I’ll beat up!”

With that, she swung her fist at Leslie.

you

Leslie was quick to react and grabbed her wrist, gently guiding her into his arms.

Normally, Aurelia would dodge away but was too drunk to do so today.

Surprisingly, she reached out and hugged him, burying her face against his chest.

Leslie’s gaze flickered, and his body tensed. This unfamiliar feeling made him uncomfortable,

wanted to push Aurelia away.

and he inte

Forget it.

moved around in his arms.

“Don’t

I move,” he warned in

Aurelia looko

face

Even Leslie couldn’t help but admit that she was beautiful. It was the kind of beauty that made people feel protective over her.

But the next moment

“Dad! Why are you so mean to me? Don’t you love me anymore?” Aurelia choked out.

“…What did you just call me?”

The hint of romantic atmosphere in the air shattered instantly.

“You are so mean to me, Dad!”

Leslie was instantly rendered speechless.

Just then, she noticed the steaming hot soup on the table and immediately picked it up to feed Leslie.

“Dad, I made this. Try it. See who makes this better, me or Mom?”

Leslie refused to take it because it was far too salty for his liking.

“Dad, are you mad at me?” She lowered her gaze.

“Fine, I’ll have it,” Leslie said and instantly regretted his choice as soon as those words left his lips.

Still, the spoon was already pressed against his lips. Seeing the look of anticipation on her face, he could only open his mouth and swallow it.

It was really salty.

After taking half a bowl, Aurelia stopped force–feeding him.

Just as he was about to relax, Aurelia leaned closer and wrapped her arms around his neck. Dad, thank you. I’m sorry that I couldn’t protect Mom.”

The look of displeasure on Leslie’s face eased and he allowed her to hold him without a word.

Her words sounded rather familiar.

Back when he and Linda were chased out of their home, that was what he said to her as well.

“Dad, can’t you come back to life? You said that I’m your princess and that you’d protect me for life, right? They are bullying me. I tried my best to fight back, but …