56 CHESKA EXPOSED HIS GUILT

Cheska narrowed her gaze and stared at the man in front of her. She thought she was hallucinating so she asked him once again, "Who's leaving?" 

"Belle." 

"Yeah. Belle is leaving your home." 

"Hn." 

Cheska closed her eyes and looked away to hide the wide grin on her face. Eli looked so innocent while telling her his world-shattering problem. She didn't want to laugh at him. "I see. So, that is the reason," she commented while covering her face with her hand as if she was sympathizing with him. In truth, she only wanted to hide her teasing smile. 

"I just don't understand why she would rather leave than stay with me. Isn't that a good bargain?" 

"Then, Eli, why do you want her to stay with you? Even if you two are in a relationship, Belle is entitled to have her own space." 

"I gave her a big room. What other space does she need?"