Chapter 470. Give Me a Chance

Reese’s face turned red with embarrassment.

She gave a soft "thank you" and took a small sip, sneaking a glance at Leonel.

Their eyes met again, and Reese quickly looked away, flustered.

"I didn’t know you were scared of heights," Leonel said softly, even though it wasn’t his fault.

Reese’s face grew hotter. "No, Leonel, it’s not on you. It’s... it’s my own fear. I’m just too scared," she said, embarrassed.

"Don’t say that," Leonel replied as he sat beside her. His deep eyes met hers. "Don’t put yourself down. You’re stronger than you think, Reese. Believe in yourself. Confidence makes a woman shine."

Leonel’s words left Reese speechless. She couldn’t find the right words to say. She pressed her lips together and gave him a small, shy nod.

Suddenly, a memory came back to her. "About that day..." she said hesitantly.

Leonel knew what she meant—the day her aunt and uncle-in-law came asking for money, and he had intervened to help her. He