Chapter 201 I’m Coming Too
As Hera remained silent, seemingly acquiescing to Dave’s words, Leo felt a wave of disappointment wash over him. However, he held onto Hera’s hand, choosing to trust her, believing there must be more to the situation than what Dave had insinuated. On the other hand, Dave frowned as he observed Leo’s unexpected reaction. Rather than giving up, he continued to seek clarification from Hera, indicating his determination to uncover the truth.
Hera also experienced a surge of emotions as Leo didn’t simply accept Dave’s words at face value. In truth, she had considered allowing Leo to believe what he wanted, avoiding the need for a breakup when her relationships with the other male leads progressed. She reasoned it was better to address it sooner rather than later. However, to her surprise, despite Leo’s distress over Dave’s remarks, she still saw trust in his eyes, a belief in her character.
Who wouldn’t be touched by a man like Leo? At that moment, she felt the urge to abandon her plans and choose Leo instead, willing to face whatever challenges came their way. However, unlike in a novel, she wasn’t the protagonist and couldn’t risk the lives of her people, including Leo. She deeply valued Leo and hesitated to hurt him, yet she also couldn’t bear the thought of him leaving her side. It seemed selfish and self-centered, but all Hera could wish for in the world was a man like Leo. His trust moved her deeply, though she couldn’t predict how long he would continue to trust and protect her. What mattered most to her was the present moment they had. This was only a small thought inside Hera’s head.
Hera addressed Mr. Carson with firmness in her voice. "Please, tell me if you’re intentionally damaging my reputation at school," she demanded, giving Leo’s hand a reassuring squeeze to convey her confidence in him.
Dave’s reaction was immediate; he choked on his own saliva, realizing Hera was distancing herself from him. "How cruel you can be, my dear," he uttered, his tone oozing with false sweetness as he closed the distance between them. Determined not to lose this chance to get close to Hera, he held on tightly, a fact Hera was acutely aware of. As tension mounted, a headache throbbed in her temples, exacerbated by the sensation of her hands being gripped by two separate men.
"Let go," Leo’s voice cut through the tension, laced with venom. But Dave remained resolute, meeting Leo’s gaze with equal hostility, refusing to release his grip. Hera found herself trapped between the two men, their increasing tension causing their hold on her hand to tighten unintentionally, driven by the fear of her leaving.
"You two, let go. I need to complete my registration," Hera sighed with resignation. She was determined to end this spectacle before the entire student body and avoid being the subject of gossip for the rest of the year.