CHAPTER 455

Cynthia hissed these words through gnashed teeth. Her face was as red as a tomato, and she felt extremely humiliated.

Mario was a real estate tycoon, and the Griffin Family was one of the prominent families in Dusktown. Although Mario and Old Mr. Griffin did not care for her and her four sisters, it didn't change the fact that her mother was Mario's lawfully wedded wife, and she was the legitimate daughter of the family. Since she was young, she had been respected and adored. She had never suffered such mortification.

She would remember this. Then, when she had the chance, she would ensure that this crazy woman paid in full!

"Good, I'm glad we've come to an understanding." Leigh released Cynthia's hand. "Now go away! Here's another lesson for you. Lucas ignores you because he is polite and well-mannered. Don't bark like a mad dog everywhere you go, or you'll be treated like one. You have no reason to torment someone just because they're nice. You'll have a taste of your own medicine sooner or later."

Cynthia was so furious that she dearly wished she could kill Leigh right there and then, but Leigh's threat was very effective. She didn't even dare to snark and protest at Leigh's rough treatment. Instead, she was thoroughly disgraced by this incident as she covered her face and scampered off.

Meanwhile, Leigh promptly sat down after chasing away the annoying pest and continued to enjoy her dinner.

"Your half-sister is so-so." She looked slightly disappointed as she commented, "I didn't even have the chance to show a tenth of my strength. Frankly, I think you only prolong your suffering by behaving like a gentleman. If not, you would have ended that moron rather quickly after a good swat, don't you

think?"

Lucas blinked in awe. He really had to hand it to her. How could she read him so accurately? Did she study psychology?

Wait, in that case, she was even more ferocious. Not only could she treat patients, but she could also read a person's mind, not to mention her proficient fighting skills.

He suddenly figured out why she had taken a fancy to him. She was so ferocious—ahem—outstanding, she would not fall for an ordinary man. Despite his status as an illegitimate child, well, he was handsome.

She praised his looks countless times. Therefore, he had it on good money that she had a high preference for good-looking men.

"Why aren't you saying anything?" Leigh rested her cheek against her hand and looked at him. "Are you upset or shocked? Don't be upset. You and your mom are victims, and Mario is the trash. You and your mom are innocent. Also, don't be frightened by me either. I'm pretty and kind-hearted. I'm the nicest person in the world. Don't you think I look particularly gentle?"

She tilted her head slightly and smiled brightly. She did look gentle and soft-spoken when one looked at her face, but—

This young lady here could easily deceive the public with her exterior appearance. One should have a clear look at her character before recklessly tagging her as a soft touch.

Considering her actions earlier, it had nothing to do with gentleness. He wondered how she had the nerve to praise herself for being mild-mannered. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g

Lucas looked at her in confusion, not knowing what to say.

Leigh beamed. "I'm just doing the public a favor by throwing out the trash! See, I was punishing a vicious woman, so in contrast, I'm particularly kind-hearted, right?"

How could I say no? This is a threat! His eyes widened like saucers, and he nodded firmly, "Yes, you're right!"

Leigh could heal, mock people, and even fight, so everything she said was right.

"Let's eat. Don't dwell on this matter. In my opinion, you're the best." Leigh pushed the plate to him again. "Come on. You should finish your food. It's not good to waste food."

Once again, she was correct, so he could only nod meekly. "Okay."

She smiled sweetly at him. "You're as obedient as Aldo and Buddy."

Lucas stared at her in bewilderment. He wanted to shake the woman and demand whether she was in the market for a boyfriend or a nephew.

He was the dignified young master of the Hart Family. He was capable, powerful, and intelligent. How did he become so docile when he was with Leigh?

He had an idea; she was too charismatic, ferocious, and eloquent. Her words often rendered others

speechless. So, he wasn't afraid of her!

Besides, she was Madeline's best friend, so he had to be polite to her, which was why he looked rather cowardly in comparison.

Yes, this was the truth! I take no criticisms!

Leigh was about to say something when her phone, which she kept in her purse, rang. She looked at it and saw Austin's caller ID flashing on the screen.

She tapped the answer button and clicked on the loudspeaker. "Hello."

She and Austin were acquaintances, but she would never regard him as her brother. She did not want anything to do with the Penhams in this life.

"Leigh," Austin sounded anxious with a hint of urgency in his tone. "I need your help to check on this patient over here. Where are you? Can I pick you up?"

Leigh asked, "Who is the patient? What does he have?"

Austin hesitated before saying, "He's my cousin. When he was twenty years old, he was seriously ill and took hormone drugs for his treatment. He was thin, to begin with, but ever since then, he gained weight and is now 380 pounds. When he went out on the street, he bumped into the girl he used to like. The girl mocked him. He couldn't take it, so he slit his wrist..."

"Oh..." Leigh said faintly, "There's nothing I can do about it. Just send him to the hospital."

"No, wait..." Austin hurriedly continued, "He's okay now because we found him in time, but I want you to come over and see if you can cure his obesity problem. He is brilliant and nice, but his only problem is his obesity. He lost his confidence and courage to live because of this. Leigh, you're highly skilled in medicine and good at treating complicated illnesses. Can you please come and check on him? If you can cure him, he will definitely not want to kill himself again."

At this point, he could describe his cousin's condition as wholly done with life.

The doctor said it was useless to revive him because he didn't want to live anymore. He was so determined to die that he would die by suicide sooner or later.

There was no point in treating his physical symptoms because his real problem was his mental health, consisting of the humiliation from his obesity, ugliness, and lack of self-esteem.

The only way for him to regain his self-confidence was to get rid of his obesity and return to his old figure.

After Leigh's treatment, the conditions of Austin's grandfather and his cousin sister improved significantly. This proved that she was a talented doctor.

Austin had wanted to ask Leigh to diagnose his cousin. However, because the treatment for his grandfather and cousin sister was far from over, another patient would be too heavy a burden. It didn't help that Leigh didn't want anything to do with the Penhams and the Walker Family, so he didn't dare to express his request. Thus, he kept this matter in mind and figured he would only mention it once she was less swamped.

Alas, he didn't expect that his cousin brother would commit suicide today of all days! Thus, he couldn't

put this off any longer! The instant his cousin's life was out of danger, he immediately phoned her for help.