Chapter 109: [Bonus - ]Exposed Truth
Leander couldn’t find Viviana in the bedroom, and he walked to the bathroom. He saw Viviana curled up in the bathtub. This is not the first time he is seeing her sleeping in the bathtub. He almost left her be. If she’s feeling comfortable there, then she should stay there.
But he knew she is not comfortable in that space getting twisted like a pretzel. He couldn’t understand why she likes to hurt herself like this.
He sat by the edge and watched her. There was a dried line of tears still on her face. She had cried herself to sleep. He wanted to kiss her and tell her that she doesn’t have to stay like this. She can be free in his home.
But he knew it would be hypocritical of him to tell her that. He is the one hurting her. She is scared of him. And with what face will he ask her to be pain-free? How can he expect her to open up to him when...
She wants to destroy his family.
How can he accept that?
He hurts her even though he doesn’t want to. And she wants the destruction of his family. How can they ever get along?
But what else can he do when he cannot kill her? Every time he tries, he fails. He cannot let her go either. Who knows what else she would do? He didn’t know what else he can do.
He stood up and walked out. Maybe he should let her be until he makes up his mind. He knows what his heart wants. But his mind is still not made up. Until both his heart and mind agree, he decided not to talk to her.
But he couldn’t bear to leave her in the tub. He picked her up and walked to the bedroom. After covering her with the duvet snuggly, he gently fixed her hair.