Chapter 51 Two Is Better Than One

Leonard gripped the diamond ring tightly as his eyes reddened slightly. "Where's your wedding ring? Why aren't you wearing it?" "Eva, what's that supposed to mean?" I shrugged, unsure of how to respond. Should I tell him that I was almost dying at the time and couldn't even afford medical bills? I knew Leonard would feel sympathy, but I didn't want his pity. I was glad that we'd come this far as a couple. Now that I had money, I just wanted some dignity. "Eva, do you even know that I made that ring myself? I selected the setting from dozens of diamonds and crafted it with my own hands! I planned to propose as soon as I found a job and had some savings!" he shouted with sadness. I stared at him, dumbfounded, feeling an indescribable sadness. He looked so aggrieved, but didn't I feel the same too? I used to wonder why the wedding ring was so shabby, was it because I left and didn't even deserve a pretty diamond ring? But he never told me that he made the ring himself. As I fumbled