Chapter 93

Leila sniffs back her tears and wipes the few drops that escape as she blinks with the back of her hand before she shuts the door slowly and drags her heavy feet towards Adaline.

“Come, sit beside me,” Adaline pats the space beside her on the bed.

Leila sits, watching Adaline’s soulful expression closely, her heart thuds gently and Leila surprisingly feels calm when Adaline rests her hands on her thigh to stop Leila from shaking her legs.

“Tell me the truth Leila, do you love Tatum?”

Leila freezes, not expecting that line of questioning from Adaline but the woman asks in such a calm and gentle tone, bereft of any hostility and even if Leila thinks it is the wrong decision, she replies.

“Yes, I’ve always loved him.”

Adaline smiles broadly, heightening Leila’s confusion.

“I know, it is quite obvious. Now tell me, what do you think of me, an evil mother in law? A vindictive bitch?”

Leila looks away from Adaline’s peering eyes. If they are having a heart to heart, it is better to tell he