When I Was a Wallflower (Leo and Amelie)
Chapter 303

Chapter 303 Won't Hide Anymore

I thought you'd help me, and now you're pushing me to him instead? I don't wish to know what his deal is, either.

Just when Amelie was about to say something, Leo started, "The suicide statement is a lie. She was murdered. We had to do it to avoid any unnecessary complications. Also, I didn't mean to protect her. I just had an important question to ask, and I would've sent her to jail after getting an answer from her."

She looked up. The doctor and Eugene were already gone, leaving only Leo and herself. He looked a lot gentler than he was before. No longer was Leo solemn. Instead, he had a smile on his lips.

I see. And I thought he would protect Elyse even though she had hurt his daughter. She did feel disappointed in him at one point.

"I was going to ask-"

He's talking a lot. "That's your problem, not mine."

Leo approached her, love welling in his eyes. "I said I would court you, and I wouldn't hide anything from you."

He's just so... Amelie was used to his more serious side, but now, he was showing his gentler side as that time he took her to Amaro. Her mind froze for a moment, and her heart thumped. She did love him deeply once, and he could easily tug on her heartstrings. However, that didn't matter to her. "Sorry, but I'm not interested in your gesture." Before he could say anything, she continued, "Oh, and you're just trying to woo me because you know I'm Big Eyes now." She pursed her lips. "You think your giving yourself to me means anything? No, just because you owe me one that doesn't mean you have to repay the favor. And I don't want it."

She didn't hold back with the harsh remarks, her gaze fixed on Leo, and a mocking smile curled her lips. "I used to be with you because I was bored and pitied you for being single. Just forget about the past and pretend it never happened."

After saying that, she left. She did love him, but she was not his servant. Just because he wanted to woo her didn't mean she had to give him a chance.

Leo saw her off in silence, his lips pursed. Yet, he wasn't mad. He said nothing because he was in the wrong here, and there was nothing to explain. She could hate him, yell at him, or even mock him, but he wouldn't give up. Not this time.

When Amelie woke up the next day, Julia was already gone, but Leo was there, holding Bria in his arms.

Bria was rubbing her head against his chest like a kitten. "You're awesome, Daddy. You beat that witch."

Her face was still bruised. Elyse hit her hard, and even though it wasn't as bruised as it was, her face still looked a little swollen.

Leo tried to touch her cheeks, but he didn't. He was worried he might hurt her.

As for Steven, he could already move freely. He walked toward them before placing a glass of warm water on the nightstand. His usual warm demeanor was replaced by a cold look. "Why, thank you, Mr. Alston. Thanks for saving our lives. I've asked my friend to make a flag of appreciation for you. It should be on its way now."

Leo said nothing, but his lips twitched. Amelie was surprised her father would do that. She could imagine the courier giving the Genesis employee a flag. Gods, that just looks stupid, and even more so when I imagine Leo taking the flag.

"Elie, he did risk his life to save us. A flag isn't enough. We need to give him more," said Steven.

He lived his whole life being nice. Even when his neighbors took advantage of him, he still would let it slide. Yet, he spoke with sarcasm dripping in his voice. Leo had angered him, after all. He put Steven's beloved daughter through hell for four years, and Steven would never forget that.

"Of course," said Amelie. Then, she transferred Leo 700 grand. "It's not much, but it's something."

He looked at the transaction record, and his lips twitched again. Not much? She's such a generous woman.

"Oh, and you even brought us gifts. For me, too? What's this? Expensive supplements? Oh, and there's food and recipes, too. How classy." Steven rifled through the gifts. "I'm a lazy man. I don't like to cook. You didn't have to buy these. I don't mind taking Bria's gifts for her, but you can take everything else back."

Steven stuffed everything into Eugene's hands, and Eugene held it, looking confused. His jaw dropped, and he didn't know what to do. All he could do was stand in awkward silence.

"You're a busy man, Mr. Alston. You may leave us now." Steven waved Leo away. He didn't want to see Leo around.

Ah, Dad wants to chase him off. Amelie quickly said, "I'll send you off, Mr. Alston."

She took Bria from his arms, and Steven took her. Amelie then extended her arm outside. Leo looked at her like a hurt child, but she kept smiling, ignoring his plea to stay. He then turned his gaze to Bria.

The little girl hugged her grandfather and muttered, "I can't see you. I can't see you." She'd love for him to stay, but now, she must take her mother and grandfather's side.

Not even Bria? Leo left with resignation, looking dejected.

"Goodbye, Mr. Alston." Amelie stopped at the doorstep, waving at him. She obviously wanted him gone. It would be better if he never showed up again.

The man looked at her in resignation. A long while later, he said, "You promised you'd send me off."

"I did, but you're a star and the president of a big company. If anyone saw me with you, they'd come up with clickbait articles."

She's not even going to hide her distaste, huh? Leo remained silent.

Amelie returned to the ward and saw her father holding his phone in one hand while rummaging through a drawer with the other.

Curious, she asked, "What is it, Dad? What are you looking for?"

"Treasure," he answered.