Laura's POV
The moment I utter those words, a surge of pain hit me like a train. The unexpected pain catches me off guard, causing me to stumble back and nearly lose my balance.
The hall falls silent, and everyone stares at me.
Alpha Leon frowns and reaches out to grab my wrist, but I avoid his touch." Agnes, are you okay?"
The way he gazes at me reminds me of men from the era when women were presumed to have mental breakdowns and it was urgent to cure their "hysteria."
How thoughtful of him to be so concerned about my delicate female state while moments ago he totally neglected my feelings and claims that I am replaceable.
Looking at his face, I understand the wisdom hidden in the motto that do not judge a book by its cover.
I sigh, deciding that I am going to confront him even
