Chapter 161 Letting Go of Resentment

Diane was stunned by Leonard's response. However, more than the hurtful words from Leonard, something else troubled her. "Are you serious about Lia? If your father heard what you just said, it would break his heart. Have we treated you badly all these years? I can't speak for others, but your father has always loved you like his own…" To Leonard, those very words felt like chains. He wasn't born into the Sawyer family, so he had always tried to live up to their expectations, to be as much a part of the family as possible. However, when it came to matters of relationship, his way of thinking clashed with theirs. Did he truly like Lia? He wasn't sure. Maybe he just found her intriguing, but now, after his mother's reaction, a rebellious impulse had taken hold of him. He blurted, "Yes, I'm serious. What are you going to do about it?" Diane fell silent, her eyes reddening with unshed tears. Leonard wasn't heartless. Seeing his mother like this, he felt bad too. "Why are you crying? N