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Chapter 9 Shut Up
People around them started pointing and gossiping about the terrifying scars on Leo’s face.
Leo had long become indifferent to this chatter and had no intention of paying any attention.
But his silent and aloof demeanor was perceived by Monica as a display of self–doubt and self–pity!
Monica’s inner fire erupted in an instant.
She rushed into the crowd and pulled Leo behind her, protecting him like a mother hen protecting her chicks.
Without mincing her words, she said, “Hey, lady, can you please watch your language and show some manners? It was your child who bumped into my man. He even got cream from the cake on his suit. We didn’t make a fuss about it, but now you’re scolding my man?”
“How dare you speak like that, young girl? Don’t you see how scary your man looks? My son wouldn’t have bumped into him if he wasn’t scared by him. I haven’t even asked you for compensation for emotional trauma, and here you are making a fuss. Everyone can see how scary this guy looks. What if my child is left traumatized?”
The woman retorted, displaying arrogance instead of offering an apology.
People around them began whispering among themselves, their gazes turning hostile.
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“Yeah, he’s so ugly. What if he scares the children?”
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“Keep it down. What if Leo is some freak? Don’t they say on TV that some people with physical defects develop
psychological insecurities and become cold–blooded killers?”
“Be careful!”
Although Monica knew those words weren’t directed at her, they still stabbed at her heart.
She and Leo were already engaged, and she would soon be his partner for life.
Despite her fear of his appearance, she would never use hurtful words. After all, he did not choose his physical condition; should he be hidden away from the world because of it?
She clenched her fists tightly, like a small beast gathering strength, waiting for the moment of eruption.
When everyone was chattering, Monica suddenly shouted.
“Shut up!”
Her voice silenced the crowd instantly.
Monica clenched her tiny fists tightly, making a creaking sound.
A coldness filled her eyes as she fixed her gaze on the mother.
“Words mean nothing. Let’s check the surveillance footage. If your child’s recklessness caused the collision with my man, then you will compensate him for his ruined suit! And if
anyone dares to say a single word against my man, I will not
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let you go!”
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Perhaps intimidated by her aura, not a single person dared to speak, and they all stared at her in a daze.
Monica was the girl of her word. She grabbed Leo’s hand and stormed into the store, demanding to review the surveillance footage. This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.
Leo remained silent, a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
In all his years, he had never hidden under anyone’s protection.
He never imagined being cared for, cherished, and protected would feel warm.
His gaze turned gentle, and he couldn’t take his eyes off their tightly clasped hands.
Her hands were small and soft, her palms warm and slightly
sweaty.
Her petite back remained straight, like a pine tree that would never bend.
Leo could tell she was also scared, but she held on, determined to seek justice for him.
And every detail of this scene was captured by Martin, Leo’s secretary.
He had intended to step in and help, but Leo secretly waved him off, signaling him not to interfere.
Martin shook his head helplessly, realizing that Leo was
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immensely enjoying being protected by his wife.
While others might be heroes saving girls in distress, Leo became the beauty being protected.