Chapter 227 No Place In His Life

• “It’s not what you think!” he said quickly, stepping closer, his grip tightening slightly on her arm—as if letting go meant losing her completely. “She came in—Leah, I swear to you, I didn’t know—”
• “Don’t,” Leah whispered, her lips trembling. “Don’t lie to me.”
• At that moment, the sound of footsteps echoed through the hallway. Stefano’s mother and father appeared, worry etched into their faces after hearing the shouting.