Chapter 479 I Want You

Leonard reached out and gently touched Lia's swollen cheek. "Does it hurt?" he asked. She smiled and shook her head. "No, it doesn't. My dad's been in the military for years, so he's a little heavy-handed, but it's okay. It looks worse than it feels. Don't mind what he said, though. He just doesn't know you. I need to go now..." Leonard gritted his teeth. "I don't care how others see me. I only care about how you see me. I don't want to hide here like a coward. Can't you let me go?" Lia tightly gripped his hand, half pleading, half warning him. "There's no need. I can handle my own problems. I'm fine, really. Don't do anything rash, or I'll never talk to you again." Leonard kissed her on the lips, helping her pack a few simple clothes. When they parted, Lia smiled at him. He nearly lost control but managed to hold it together. Around 10:00 pm, Bella received a message from Lia, briefly explaining what had happened. She even reminded Bella to keep an eye on Leonard to make sure he