The Strength to Protect

After Valerie finished speaking, she ignored Gideon and turned to enter the room.

It was as if she wanted to escape. She was afraid that if she didn't leave now, the pain in her heart would torment her even more, making her more miserable and irritable.

Seeing Valerie coming in with a furrowed brow and an unpleasant look, Leo couldn't help but worry and asked, "Valerie, who was that?"

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