Goodbye My Arrogant Ex (Marguerite and Leonard) novel Chapter 163

Leonard met her gaze, his eyes steady and full of resolve—a silent promise shining in their depths.

“Leo, I never realized you saw me as someone strong, someone capable,” Winifred murmured, her voice trembling with emotion. “It really means a lot to me, hearing you say all this. For you, I’ll stick with the rehab. I promise.”

She hesitated, her fingers twisting nervously in her lap. “Leo, sometimes I worry I’m just bothering you. It’s just… after all these years alone at home, without any real friends, I get so lonely. You’re the only person I can really lean on—the only friend I have.”

Her voice grew softer. “So sometimes when I ask you to stay, it’s not for any other reason. I just want some company. As long as you’re here, I’m not afraid of anything. Will you come with me to my therapy sessions? It would mean everything if you could be by my side.”

She tried to sound casual, as if her requests were small, but the truth was, Winifred wanted far more than just Leonard’s companionship—she wanted Leonard himself, not his money.

Ever since she’d ended up in that wheelchair, Leonard had taken care of everything—her medical bills, her daily needs, making sure she had the best of everything. He’d even replaced the household staff time and again, trying to find people who met her fickle standards.

Winifred could be difficult—demanding in ways that drove most of the staff away. But Leonard never complained. If she was unhappy, he did whatever it took to fix it.

He’d already done more for her than anyone could reasonably expect. Now, all he wanted was for her to walk again. If she could just recover, he’d finally be able to step back, to live his own life with a clear conscience.

Only then could he truly distance himself from Winifred’s world. He planned to make sure she was taken care of, financially secure for the rest of her life. She’d be comfortable—he’d see to that.

With the situation handled, he had no intention of lingering. Sharing a meal with Winifred felt risky, especially after what had happened between them before.

His priority now was to get her through rehab as quickly as possible. Once she was stable, he could finally turn his attention to the engagement.

Marguerite was understanding, generous, and patient—she knew what he was dealing with. He couldn’t let her down.

More than anything, Leonard loved Marguerite. He wanted to build a life with her, to start a family of their own. This was what mattered most to him now, but sometimes, circumstances were simply out of his control.