Chapter 42
Kellychatched the cometot
shirt tightly, stifling her sobs. A low, muddled whimper escaped her, and Lein could feel a patch of his shirt toming damp
imgħa he were maxing a child “fast cry if you want to You don’t have to hold it
Leon felt mor sorry for her. He patted her back gently as
Kelly choked up. “Lem, air you disappointed in mel
She thenight she was immature for not knowing how to sobre problems and stand up for herself when she wi
wronged. And now, all she could do wasery
Lenn’s voice was exceptionally gentle. “Why” uld 17 Everyone pors through the process of growth foresee got married, I told you that I’m older than you, and that comes with some advantapes.
“Ionly wish that my experiences could help you
elp you avoid
me trouble in life!
No one had ever treated Kelly with such patience. She criedout, “What should I do, Lenn? How I feel like crying even more.
Leonchodded. “Coated and my thrm If you think it’s embarrassing.
However, she couldn’t cry when she heard that
She buried herself in his arms and sniffled softhe. It took her a long while before she calmed down.
When she finally stood back, she noticed an obvious damp patchion Leon’s shirt.
She suddenly felt slightly embarrassed and mumbled, “I’ll wash it for you when we get back
Lean looked at her swollen eyes and said softly, “Nonred. We have a washing machine at home.”
“Oh. Then I’ll help hang it.” Kelly replied.
Just as Leon was about to speak, his eyes caught sight of two figures emerging from the police station, and his gaze tumed sharp slightly
Following his line of sight, Kelly saw Caleb and Gavin walking toward them
Caleb grinned. “Kelly worked at my place for two years, and I didn’t even know she got married. Congratulations to you both.”
Kelly clenched her fists and tumed her head away without responding
Leon swept his gaze arross Caleb before fixing his eyes on Gavin. His intense gaze was slightly intimidating
Knowing he wasn’t exactly welcome, Caleb took the hint and made his exit. “Well, we’ll get going then Kelly, transfer you the final paycheck and that extra 200 dollars.”
As he spoke, he grabbed Gavin and started walling away.
Just as they passed by, Kelly clearly saw in flash her a disturbing smirk. “Your ass is pretty soft”
Kelly was taken aback.
The sound of a heavy punch rang out.
Kelly watched in shock as Leun suddenly grabbed Gavin by the collar and punched the latter’s face without hesitation.
Leon threw a few more punches und blood tricked from lavin’s nose and the comer of his mouth. His build was thin and trail. He was certainly he match for Leon
None of them had seen this coming Kelly had never expected that Leon would actually hit someone.
gentle, soft–spoken professor was gone, and it was a stark contrast
The hand he usually used to hold a laser pointer was now clenched into a list. The image of the gentle to his usual calm demeanor. His eyes were exceptionally cold, and he was seething in fury.
Kelly was stunned, ir took her a moment to realize she should try to pull him back
She wasn’t the only one caught off guard, Calet stood rooted to the spot, as he was shocked that Leon would date to throw punches right outside a police station.
“Leon!”
“What the hell are you doing?
Kelly and Caleb shouted almost at the same time as they used forward to drag him away.
Lice.
However, Leon had already let go of Gavin. As soon as to leased his on Cavin’s collar, Savin collapsed to the ground, blood stream
raining down his bruised
Pointing at Leon, Gavin scrambled back in fear and ried out in panic, “I’mcalling the police! You hit Leon straightened his sumpled clothes and didn’t even space vinagre. As though he had reined in all his fury at once, be calmly took out his phone. You hit me right in front of the police station!” “Hello, Mr. Caldwell? It’s Leon Sorry to bother you this late. I’m at the police station tight now,”