The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 649

Leopold's heart sank, his gaze darkening to a stormy glower that could freeze hell. "So, now that Arnold's back on the market, you're getting all hot with him again?"

She snorted with derision. "Mr. Leopold, I'm a free spirit with choices to make. I'm not about to waste my youth and time pining over an ex-husband who's remarried. I'm not into self-torture!"

His brow furrowed, a sharp pain piercing his heart.

"Is Arnold always more important than me in your heart?"

Hearing his question, Aurelia let out a scoff.cArnold had once saved her life. When she was on her last breath, it was Arnold who rescued her, tenderly cared for her and helped her stand again.

And Leopold? While she was lying in the ICU, fighting for her life, he was gallivanting with his old flame, ready to divorce her and abandon her. How could he ever measure up to Arnold?

"Yes," she said with unflinching, brutal honesty. "In my heart, Arnold will always come first. No one can take his place."

Leopold felt like he'd been struck by a thunderbolt, leaving his head spinning, his insides violently churning.

Every word Aurelia said was like a dagger, thrusting mercilessly into his heart and stirring agonizingly inside him, leaving him in torment, which was so profound that as if his very flesh was asunder.

"Really? Am I that bad?"

Her gaze was unblinking, her voice cold and detached. "You gave up on me first. There's no such thing as second chances. I'm not some doll for you to summon or discard at will, to kick aside when you're tired of, and to reclaim when you're feeling nostalgic. I’ve never loved you. I'm not those other women who would endure endless heartache for you and still love you with heart and soul."

Even if she could accept him again someday, she could never forgive his betrayal. That was the thorn in her heart, which would be forever lodged there, irremovable.

Leopold's eyes darkened with torment. "Aurelia, do you hate me that much?"

Yes! Her inner voice affirmed without hesitation.