Chapter 851

Melody reached out and grabbed Leon's sleeve. "Leon, are you upset with me?" Leon's expression was cold as he replied, "No." "I'm sorry. I just care about you so much. I'm worried that you haven't gotten over Teresa, so…" He frowned and looked at Melody. "Do you think I'm the kind of man who lacks integrity? Or that I'd be the type to string two women along?" "That's not what I meant..." Melody quickly explained. "You've always been straightforward. You said that you'd take responsibility for me, and I believe that you will. It's just... now that my legs are crippled, I'm scared you'll abandon me." Melody knew exactly what to say. Whenever Leon showed even a hint of impatience, she'd quickly bring up her legs, playing on his guilt. She'd act insecure, pitiful, and even shed tears. It always worked. Whenever she did this, Leon could never stay mad. Whether out of guilt or genuine care, what Melody wanted was to keep him tied to her. The means didn't matter as long as she got what