Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

Chapter 283 I shook my head and forced the black - gold card back into her hand . Then I stepped back twice , putting space between us . At most , we should just be old acquaintances , " I said . Leda froze . For a long while she didn't say a word . Then shock cut across her expression , and she burst out , " Are you casting me aside after having sex with me ? Are you really the kind of guy who vanishes once the morning arrives ? " The hurt and betrayal in her tone unsettled me , but I couldn't in good conscience keep indulging her flirtation .

" If you want to think of it that way , go ahead . We just can't keep meeting like this . " " Jerk ! " she spat , her eyes glistening with tears . Her face had gone pale , and a bead of cold sweat rolled down her forehead . " I can't believe you're that kind of man ! Oww , it hurts ... " She clutched her waist , cringing , and bent slowly into a crouch . She didn't look like she was pretending , so I asked , " Are you alright ? " " No , I'm clearly not ! And you're the reason ! " she snapped , her teary eyes sharp with anger .

" You were so rough this morning that I've been suffering from the effects ever since . I told you to be gentler ! " My lips tightened . Embarrassment flushed through me , but I had to admit it was my fault . " I'm sorry . Do you want me to take you to the hospital ? " Leda rose slowly to her feet . " Excuse you ? The banquet's about to start . I just need to rest in the lounge . I have painkillers with me . Pour me a glass of warm water , will you ? " " Got it . " I helped her into the lounge and went back to the banquet hall for water . Just then , a waiter passed with a tray .

" Excuse me . I'd like plain warm water . " " Yes , sir . Would you like it ? " " Yes . With the tray as well . Thanks . " " No problem . " I was about to head back when mocking laughter rang out - Bastien and Hera's . " Did I see that right ? Honey , your ex just tried to sneak into the banquet by pretending to be a waiter ! " Bastien jeered . " Who knew someone could be that shameless just to stalk us ? Look at him , wagging his tail and begging to get back together ! " Several guests turned toward the commotion . Hera's chest tightened . She clapped a hand over his mouth . " Shut up !

Just because he doesn't find this embarrassing doesn't mean I'm not mortified . " 1/2 Chapter 283 +25 Bonus She turned to me with a cold stare . " I know you're jealous , but you're too late. I gave you more chances than you could ever count , and you squandered every one . Now I'm Bastien's girlfriend . If you're loyal enough to wait for me , though ... maybe I'll give you a few minutes of my time someday . " Bastien laughed harshly . " You're treating him like a stray dog , honey ! Only dogs behave that way !

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