Chapter 766

Leon remained silent for a long time, causing Teresa to look up at him with concern. "What's wrong?" Leon had been quite affectionate with her before, frequently bringing up marriage, but Teresa had always gently avoided the topic. She had experienced a failed marriage before and was genuinely afraid. Although she knew Leon was not like her ex-husband, Eric, she had just emerged from a dark period and wasn't ready to plunge into another potentially painful situation. She kept thinking that there was no rush and that they had plenty of time. However, after the recent ordeal with the Grant family, she suddenly felt more open to the idea. She realized that both she and Leon were like drifting, rootless weeds—lost and unsettled. She knew how much he longed for stability. Seeing him get hurt for her removed any doubts she had. In fact, even if Leon were truly a dangerous choice, she would still be with him without hesitation. Leon toyed with her hair, wrapping it around his fingers and