Ch. 106..110: Begging For A Reconciliation Chapter 106-110

Chapter 106

The kidnappers were stunned when they looked at Leah.

Back then when they were driving, their eyes were only on the wheels and did not notice Leah’s appearance.

Leah was standing on the cliff with her hands tied. Her dark hair and aqua blue dress were swaying in the wind. Leah stood quietly as her tantalizing aura pervaded the air.

Someone interrupted their conversation. “Stop staring already, they’re here.”

Leah heard a voice and looked over, seeing another car came to a jarring halt.

“Why is there someone else here?” Leah’s curiosity urged her to have a closer look. The car’s door suddenly opened and two kidnappers jumped down from the car.

Leah’s face turned stern, because the one being kidnapped was molly! Leah couldn’t restrain her eyes from staring at Molly’s protruding belly.

The kidnappers wanted to take Leah’s life, but why was Molly held captive also.

Molly struggled and her blindfold came off. “Are you nuts, why did you kidnap me?” Molly shouted.

“Hahaha, you have no idea that we had already betrayed you!”

“What? How could you do this to me? Is it because the pay was not enough? Let me go and I’ll pretend none of this happened.” Molly was panicking.

Pak! Molly was slapped.

“Shut up lady, you’re so annoying. No wonder Han left you.”

Molly only then realized Leah was sitting silently on the other side. Molly felt humiliated and was overwhelmed with chagrin.

Seeing Molly stopped talking, one of the kidnappers told his companion. “Alright, let’s inform the boss.”

They made a phone call.

Leah had no idea what was going on and everything was starting to get out of hand. And of course, Molly had the same feeling.

Molly’s plan was to kidnap Leah and get rid of her furtively. But Leah took this opportunity and faked her death to escape from Han.

However…the kidnappers double-crossed Molly, as if they had other plans.

Molly had no idea what were the kidnappers conspiring, the only thing she could do was observe.

Leah was shivering at the cliff and a black Bugatti drove over the rock pavement, it was Han.

The car stopped right in front of them and Han got off the Bugatti with a gloomy look.

Han immediately noticed the moribund Leah standing quietly at the cliff all by herself.

“Wuwuwu. Please save me, Han.” Molly was panicking and begged.

Han slowly turned over and glared at Molly.

“It’s been a while Mr. Howard.” The kidnappers smirked.

Han squinted while replying. “It’s you?”

If Han was not mistaken, these kidnappers were the same person as the ones that tricked Leah and Han to go to the warehouse.

“You’re quite sharp-witted, Mr. Han. But in the end, no matter how smart a person is, they always fall into a woman’s hand. Come, Mr. Han.” The kidnapper clapped his hand.

The subordinates immediately understood his gesture and brought Leah and Molly to the cliff.

Leah’s dress was flapping in the strong wind. Leah’s stony-face made her look uncannily calm.

That day had finally came…

On the other hand, Molly took a look down the cliff and almost fainted. “Save me Han.”

Han frowned and asked nonchalantly. “What are you up to?”

“Two options. Your ex wife, or your fiancée that has your child in her womb.” The kidnapper laughed like a madman. “Who will you choose, Mr. Han?”

“You only have one minute. If you can’t decide when times up, they die.”

Han clenched his fists as he subconsciously looked at Leah. She looked back at Han but did not utter a single word.

Molly sighed and started laughing. “Han will definitely choose me. I am having his child, and Leah is just an ungrateful wretch. Do you really think Han would choose her over me?”

The kidnappers shook their heads “Hard to say. It seems that Han only had eyes for Ms.Sarah.”

Han immediately frowned after hearing what the kidnappers said. “Let Molly go.” A tranquil voice came out from Han’s mouth.

As expected.

Leah was dumbfounded and did not know what to do. Although Leah already anticipated that Han would choose Molly. But when it really happened she only felt that it was ironic.

There was never a fair play in this survival game.

When Molly was in one of the options, Leah already knew she wouldn’t stand a chance and would be the one being abandoned.

Han moved forward and looked poor Leah in the eye. Han’s lip moved as if he wanted to say something.

The two kidnappers cackled and pushed Molly over to Han.

Molly grabbed Han closely and cried uncontrollably.

“So sorry Sarah, don’t hold a grudge for us. Han should be the one being blamed.” One of the kidnappers dragged Leah to the cliff.

Leah was submissive and did not struggle.

A sudden voice came from behind. “Hands off.” Han said.

The kidnapper turned over and saw his companion being in Han’s hand. “Let go of Leah or He dies.”

Han slowly walked over to Leah. Han’s eyes were gentle and it pacified her. “Come here Leah.”

Leah gave a faint smile. But Leah knew all her hard work would be in vain if she went over to Han, so Leah decided not to.

“Stay away from me, Han.” Leah shouted at Han.

Han was bewildered and halted his footsteps.

“I admit I was the one who stirred up your marriage, and used dirty tricks to marry you. But you also connived in letting Shyanne kill our child and tormented me for 3 years.”

“What happened, happened. I do not wish to linger on it anymore and have already forgiven you.”

“Please let me go and we can call it an even.” Leah smiled.

Leah leaped down the cliff right in front of Han.

The freezing wind was blustering. Han ran over to grab Leah, but he couldn’t make it.

Chapter 107

The wind rattled by Leah’s ear. She did not know that a brief time from falling would feel like eternity.

Before Leah jumped, her head was full with images of Han with an apprehensive look.

An unusual sense of revenge was provoked in Leah.

Right when Leah leaped down, the pseudocide Ryan gaved her started having some effects. Leah’s senses were blinded and everything became pitch black.

“No!” Han dived, wanting to catch Leah. But all he could grasp was a torn cloth from Leah’s dress.

Han held the cloth tightly as if Leah was still in his hand. The pain that Han underwent was asphyxiating him.

All he could think of was Leah’s last words and that agonized smile.

Leah said to call it an even.

Even? How can we be even?

There were still so many things that Han wanted to tell Leah. Leah didn’t even kept her promise to Han.

At this moment, Han realized that revenge and the past meant nothing to him.

There was only one thing that he wanted, and Han knew it better than anyone.

Perhaps, Han really had fallen for Leah.

Han loved Leah.

He started to mourn and crawled on the floor because of the excruciating pain.

Leah’s face kept emerging every time he closed his eyes.

Her smile. Her dejected look. Her relieved expression.

Molly looked at Han, she thought Han wanted to jump, so she ran over and grabbed him. “Calm down, Han.”

Seeing Han in bereft because of Leah, Molly felt bad and was filled with remorse.

There was nothing Molly could do. The man in front of Molly was the love of her life. Even if Han didn’t love Molly, Molly would still want to spend the rest of her life with Han.

It’s okay. Molly told herself. There was no chance that Leah could survive that fall from this height. Once Leah is dead, Han will slowly accept Molly as time passess.

Molly’s voice brought Han back to his senses.

Han raised his head, his eyes were red and swollen. He was panting while getting up from the ground. “I am going to look for Leah” said Han while he pushed Molly away.

Han believed that Leah was still alive.

“Don’t go, Han. Please don’t leave me alone.” Molly begged while clinging to Han’s waist.

He gave Molly a resented glare and pushed her away. He quickly drove his car down the hill to find Leah.

At the same time, Ian rushed towards the direction where Leah fell.

Please be alive, Leah. Ian prayed desperately.

…

Leah got stuck between the twigs of a tree when she dropped.

The blustery wind kept blowing on and on. The intimidating injury mark on Leah was created by the branches.

Suddenly, the branch snapped and Leah fell through the branch again.

But thanks to the tree, Leah was able to avoid getting more fatal injuries.

Leah was badly injured and lied on the ground. Her Aqua blue dress was covered with her own blood.

Han finally reached the bottom of the hill and found Leah lying on the ground. He slowed down his footsteps and pursed his lips while walking over.

Leah’s moribund body terrified Han.

He carefully held Leah in his arms and slowly moved his finger to check Leah’s breath.

Han was astounded.

Leah’s breathing stopped and her body temperature was starting to drop.

Her eyes were closed as if she was sound asleep. However, Han knew that Leah might never wake up again.

Han’s intricate emotion was hard to describe. He felt like everything was tranquil, but at the same time, everything was calamitous.

Han’s face was stern while he carried Leah gently in his arms. “Everything will be alright, let’s go home.”

Right on his way back, Han encountered Ian who was also coming to see Leah.

Leah’s terminal wound and her paused breathing baffled Ian.

Although Ian knew everything was Leah’s intentional plan, perceiving it with his own eyes still puts him in agony.

Han gaved Ian a grim stare and continued walking.

Ian recalled the things Leah told him and grabbed Han by the hand. “Give her back to me.”

“Back off!” Han shouted with his eyes completely red.

“I’m her fiancé. If she is really dead, she will die as a Sander.” Ian was fuming.

“Don’t make me repeat myself, scram.” said Han.

Han pushed Ian away and started mumbling to Leah. “She is mine… I’ll find the best doctor in the world. She will be just fine.”

“I’ll apologize to her after she wakes up. Leah would definitely forgive me because she still loves me.”

Han was calm, but on the other hand, Ian started to frown after listening to Han’s words.

Ian wanted to get Leah back. “Han Howard. Are you out of your mind? You’re the reason she is dead, what right you have to say so. And what right do you have to take her corpse?”

Han was starting to feel anxious.

“No. She is mine.” Han held Leah closer to himself.

Han was deemed a madman to Ian.

“She loathed you, Han. Do you think you should still pester Leah after her death?” Ian repeated himself.

Han’s cold expression was starting to waver.

Han’s body shivered and hugged Leah even closer to himself. “No. She loves me. She loves me…”

Out of expectation, Han collapsed. He leaned to the rock beside him and vomited a huge puddle of blood. After that, he blacked out.

Even though he passed out, he still wouldn’t let go of Leah as if to prevent someone taking Leah away from him.

Ian started to feel pity for Han.

Han didn’t know that everything was just a masquerade and really thought Leah died.

Leah might have a change of heart if she sees this.

No. This must not happen. Ian was firm about this. Everything will end soon and Leah will finally be set free.

Ian quickly grabbed Leah from Han and scuttled away.

 

Chapter 108

Ian carried Leah back to the White residence. Mr. Ryan had already brought his entourage along and was waiting for them.

“How did this happen?” Mr. Ryan searched the bruised and lifeless Leah and frowned.

He expected something like this but he didn’t think it was this bad.

Ian sighed and gave Mr. Ryan a brief explanation. He cautiously asked when he finished, “Will she really be alright?”

“She’s not going to die,” Mr. Ryan said placidly. “The Pseudocide is taking effect. Her organs will shut down to protect themselves. It can, to a certain degree, reduce the internal damage done to her.”

Ian sighed in relief when he heard that Leah would survive.

“And, the antidote?” Mr. Ryan glanced up at Ian.

Leah, this fool, trusted him so much that she had handed him the antidote that could save her life.

Ian smiled and hurriedly fished out a glass bottle from the bag, poured out the black pills inside, and handed them to Mr. Ryan.

He took them and fed the pills to Leah but since she was unconscious, she simply could not swallow them.

They were now in a difficult position. If she failed to take the antidote, the damage done to her body would only get worse with every moment that passed.

“You, the Sanders boy. Come.” Mr. Ryan passed the medication in his hand to Ian. “You feed her.”

Ian stared at the bottle in his hand in disbelief and asked, “How?”

Mr. Ryan glared at him with great hatred and spoke through gritted teeth, “Use your mouth, of course. How else are you going to do it? She’s not able to swallow the tablets otherwise!”

Ian felt bashful as he processed Mr. Ryan’s words. His eyes fell on Leah’s lips. In that short moment, the pills in his hand felt as though they were burning coals.

“Stop being absurd. Delaying it for too long will bring her harm.” Mr. Ryan urged. Noticing how skittish Ian was acting, he got up and walked out. “Hurry it up.”

Only Ian and Leah were left in the room. He then put the tablet into his mouth before leaning down and pressing a kiss onto her lips.

……

Han laid motionless on a hospital bed in a ward in the best hospital in Linkville. The anxious Molly Lamere was by his side.

A team of doctors came and went. They would sometimes shake their heads or frown. Nevertheless, they all shared an expression of nervousness.

After another doctor came by to check on him, Molly grabbed the doctor and asked, “How is he?”

“He fainted due to stress,” the doctor answered. “It isn’t anything serious but he doesn’t want to wake up.”

Doesn’t want to wake up?

Molly glanced at Han and frowned.

So, why is he like this? Is it because of Leah?

Molly clenched her fists and fell into deep thought.

Han, meanwhile, was immersed in a dream.

Leah had never left his side in his fantasy. They had a child together and lived a fulfilling life. She would wait for his return every day and take walks and share meals with him. They lived like an ordinary couple.

Everything in the dream was so blissful and warm that Han felt reluctant to wake.

He remained sleeping that way for three days and seemed as if he would never rouse.

Molly was extremely anxious by that point, but there was nothing she could do. She could only watch as he refused to eat or drink and relied solely on IV fluids to maintain his bodily functions. If this continued, it would bring lasting harm to his body.

Besides, the sizable Howard Group was still awaiting his management.

Molly grew desperate and remembered what the doctor told her two days ago.

“If you want him to regain consciousness, find out why he passed out. Then, use it to wake him. He will only awaken if he finds his dreams wanting compared to real life.”

Isn’t the reason for Han’s collapse Leah?

Molly looked at the motionless Han, bit her lip, walked to his side, and spoke with an unsightly expression, “Wake up, Han. Leah is here to see you.”

“She’s not dead. She’s saying that she forgives you.” Molly felt as though she were being repeatedly stabbed with every word that left her.

She kept mentioning Leah to Han.

And yet, there was no response.

Part of her felt happy. Was the reason for his coma not Leah?

The man’s eyelashes had begun to flutter when he heard Molly insisting, ‘She’s here. So, please wake up.’ He sighed and slowly opened his eyes.

Molly’s joy lasted only a split second before her excitement vanished.

He awoke after all.

“You’re finally awake, Han.” Molly tried her best to smile as she greeted Han.

Han, on the other hand, dazedly scanned the ward, empty save for himself and Molly.

“Where’s Leah?” Han asked in a raspy voice.

The smile on her face stiffened.

The look in her eyes was hateful. “She’s dead.”

Han’s expression was unpleasant. He grumpily lifted the covers and was about to get out of bed, muttering, “No, she’s not dead. She’s fine. I’m going to her.”

“Please, Han. You should know best that she’s dead!” Molly held him by his waist and begged, “I know you feel guilt over what happened to her, but she’s gone. Let’s just live on.”

Han broke free of Molly’s hold on him and looked highly displeased.

All he could think of was the state Leah was in when he found her under the cliff.

Desperation. Helplessness.

“She’s only allowed death by my side,” Han spoke, his every word dripped with malice.

……

Half an hour after Ian was done feeding Leah the antidote, she started to regain her steady breathing.

Only the flesh wounds on her body required treatment.

Ian ran into Mr. Ryan the moment he left the room.

“You’re done?” Mr. Ryan asked.

Ian nodded. “She should be fine once her flesh wounds are treated. It’s a good thing that the Pseudocide had protected her internal organs. But if Han Howard finds out that she’s not dead, he’s likely to harm her.”

“You don’t have to worry. I know this better than anyone,” Mr. Ryan said. “I will take her with me and leave Linkville. Leave Pasteria.”

Ian raised a brow at his words. “What do you mean?”

“I will take both mother and daughter back to Melville. I’ll leave the arrangements in Pasteria to you. From now on, she is no longer Sarah White or Leah Murray. She’s my granddaughter,” Mr. Ryan stated solemnly.

Chapter 109

“The weather in Pasteria is stupidly hot, darling,” A woman in shorts and suspenders carrying a suitcase exclaimed aloud in the airport.

Her voice naturally attracted the attention of many in the airport. And what drew them even more was her stunning looks and her hot, seductive body. Both men and women alike would stop to stare at her.

They were brooding on how the sensuous woman was already a human masterpiece when another woman strode out of the arrival hall.

She wore an aqua-blue bohemian dress. Her long and straight hair framed her face. Her skin was fair and delicate, and her features were beautiful and charming.

She instantly drew attention the moment she appeared.

Leah helplessly smiled when she heard her friend’s words.

The weather in Pasteria was sweltering, but she was in suspenders and shorts. She almost felt embarrassed for her friend.

“And you, Cindy. You’re dressed so conservatively. Why are these men still staring at you?” The woman looked at Leah with great envy. “Yup, a pretty face is all you need after all.”

Leah shook her head. “Let’s go. Ian has been waiting for us.”

“Tsk tsk. And now you’re in such a hurry the moment your fiance is brought up. I see you can’t keep it in your pants.”

“Keep it in my pants? You’re one to talk.” Leah looked askance at her.

The woman stuck out her tongue and smiled embarrassedly at her words.

The moment the two walked out of the airport, they caught sight of Ian, who was waiting outside to pick them up.

Ian was standing in the middle of a crowd in a white shirt. His sturdy body and handsome features made him stand out from the crowd of passers-by.

What made him most conspicuous was the gorgeous bouquet of roses in his hands.

Ian met Leah’s gaze as awe and delight surfaced in his eyes.

He took brisk steps toward her with a fond expression. He handed her the roses when he got close. “It’s been a while.”

Two years was enough for the man before her to grow up.

Ian’s temperament was far calmer and restrained compared to the way he had been two years ago. What had remained the same was the gentle and loving gaze he wore when he looked at Leah.

Leah was likewise elated to be meeting with Ian after two years. She smiled as she accepted the bouquet. “Thank you.”

Leah’s friend, who was shoved to the sidelines, interjected after taking in the cloying atmosphere between the two. “Hey, are you guys done? This is killing me. Can we get some food? The in-flight meal was horrible.”

Leah helplessly rolled her eyes.

Ian looked at her and asked in confusion, “And, this is?”

Leah introduced her, “She’s Serena Coleman, a friend I met in Melville. She’s also Grandpa’s right- hand man. You should have heard of her?”

Ian was taken aback.

How could he have not heard of her? Serena was the most promising jewelry designer in Melville. Someone had previously estimated that her net worth was in the billions.

Her designs may be eccentric and incomprehensible, but it was praised and exalted by artists.

“Ms. Coleman, I’ve heard a lot about you.” Ian held out a hand.

Serena and Ian shook hands in greeting, with the former speaking with disinterest. “That’s all a sham. What’s important right now is that we get food.”

Ian smiled bemusedly. “Let’s go. I’ve made reservations for us.”

Whilst in the car, they spoke of Linkville’s Fashion Week.

Leah had returned to Pasteria for Fashion Week after having made a name for herself abroad under Mr. Ryan’s guidance.

Few were unaware of a rookie jewelry designer named Cindy.

She could be considered the best in the industry.

Leah was also invited as a jewelry guru for Linkville’s Fashion Week.

“It’s been two years. Nothing seems to have changed,” Leah said as she took in the sights beyond the car window.

Ian glanced her way.

Linkville had indeed stayed the same on the outside, but there had been significant changes.

The Sanders and Whites had merged their companies and were now one of the top ten largest enterprises in Pasteria.

The one in the lead was the Howard Group.

The trio entered the private booth and waited for the food to be served. Serena then got up. “I’m gonna go to the restroom.”

After she left, Ian sat beside Leah and reached out to hold her hand.

Although the two hadn’t seen each other for two years, they often spoke on the phone. Even so, the tension she felt never went away.

Leah resisted the urge to shake him off and looked at him, puzzled, “What’s wrong?”

Ian stared affectionately at Leah. “Stay in Linkville. Let’s get married.”

She subconsciously tried to retract her hand the moment she heard the words ‘wedding’.

In the past two years abroad, she joined her father in his social functions, designed jewelry, and experienced many things.

It broadened her horizons. She no longer wanted to tie herself down with marriage and stay stuck in the affairs of love.

“You know I can’t stay in Linkville for long.” Leah looked down.

“It’s been two years. Han hasn’t made any moves. He and Molly might not be married but everyone knows they share a good relationship. They also have a kid. He won’t come after you again,” Ian assured.

Leah trembled when she heard the name ‘Han’.

She was about to answer when Serena yanked open the door to the compartment and stomped in with a huff.

“What’s wrong?” Leah retracted her hand as she focused her attention on Serena and tried to ignore the defeated look in Ian’s eyes.

Serena sat exasperated. “These people are so rude. I met this unruly brat who poured water on me. I made him apologize for it but his mother is even worst.”

“That’s horrible. Are you alright?” Leah asked with concern.

“I’m alright. I’ve cleaned up. I’m gonna teach that kid a lesson if I ever meet them again,” Serena finished, exasperated. Then she suddenly winked and smiled wryly. “But Cindy, that kid’s father is quite the looker.”

Leah looked helpless. “The man’s married.”

“Who cares if he’s married? I’m a breeze that comes and goes. A one-night stand is all I need. I have no intention of breaking up his family,” Serena said smugly. “Besides, his wife’s figure is nothing compared to mine.”

Leah could only smile helplessly at Ian in response to Serena’s uncouth words. “This is just how she speaks. She’s not a bad person.”

Chapter 110

Ian went to settle the tab when they finished their meal. Serena got up and searched her bag for her lipstick but her expression turned ugly after failing to find it despite having rummaged through her bag multiple times over.

Leah was quick to pick up on her mood. “What’s wrong?”

Serena looked up. “I lost my lipstick. It’s the one that Jesse gave me. Wah…”

She was on the verge of tears.

Leah froze.

Jesse was a man that Serena admired. She had fallen for him back in high school. Jesse had gifted her lipstick for her birthday. Its shade didn’t match her very well, but she treated it like a precious gem. She would use it whenever she was to attend a big event or participate in a competition as a lucky charm.

“What happened? Did you drop it somewhere?” Leah frowned. “Calm down. Let’s think about it.”

Serena thought about it for a moment before clapping her hands together. “I must’ve dropped it in the restroom. I’ll go look for it!”

Leah picked up her purse. “I’ll come with you.”

The duo rushed to the restroom in a feverish hurry but before Leah even had a chance to look, Serena let out a high-pitched shriek.

“What?” Leah immediately asked.

“My lipstick! Oh my god!” Serena yelped and lunged forward.

Hearing this, Leah took a closer look, and her expression ever so subtly shifted.

A little boy was sitting in the corner with lipstick in hand and doodling on the walls.

It was as if he were using it as a paintbrush and was drawing very vigorously.

Serena swooped in to salvage it and snatched the lipstick from the boy.

The little boy burst into tears and wailed.

His cries also caught his mother’s attention. The door to one of the stalls swung open as a shrill voice resounded, accompanied by the clacking of her heels. “Charlotte, what’s wrong sweetie?”

That voice…

Leah seized up.

She suddenly felt drained of all her strength, panicked, and found a random toilet stall to hide in.

Leah felt weak as she leaned against the wall.

She hadn’t been mistaken.

That woman was Molly Lamere.

What is this? I run into Molly Lamere on the very first day I return?

“How is it you again, brat? I have some bloody bad luck to have run into the two of you again.” Outside, Serena rested a hand on her hip as she cursed furiously.

“It’s just lipstick. You were the one who lost it. Why are you yelling at my son? How much is it? I’ll just pay you back. Is two thousand enough?”

“Two thousand? Keep it for your retirement funds. I might’ve lost it but didn’t anyone teach you that you shouldn’t touch what doesn’t belong to you?” Serena’s face turned red with anger.

Molly held the distressed and crying boy. “You’re insane. He’s just a kid. Yeah, he took your lipstick, but you didn’t have to pick on him.”

Serena was rendered speechless and could barely reply in her exasperation.

“Did you see me pick on him? Huh? I’m asking someone to judge whether or not I actually picked on him. Cindy!” Serena raised her voice and called out to Leah.

She turned around to see that Leah was gone.

“That’s weird. Where did Cindy go?” Serena muttered.

Leah remained hidden in the stall, sighing softly.

Just then, a steady set of footsteps trudged in, followed by a man’s voice ringing out. “What’s going on?”

Leah trembled violently.

That voice was more than familiar to her and was once what haunted her dreams every night.

“Why are you here, Han?” Molly approached Han and held him by his arms while cradling the child.

The little boy’s soft voice could be heard. “Daddy, hug.”

Daddy?

Leah was stunned to hear the way he was addressed.

It was then that she came to herself. Han and Molly indeed had a child. She had been gone for two years. The kid must’ve been at least two years old.

What a coincidence.

Han picked the boy up with ease and patted his head.

“Charlotte had picked up the woman’s lipstick and was drawing with it because he didn’t know better, Han. She just won’t let it go and made him cry.” It seemed Molly found someone to back her up.

Han frowned when he heard Charlotte had cried.

He glanced at Serena. ‘How much is it? I’ll pay you back for it.”

“You’re a good-looking guy, but I’m telling you, there are things that money cannot always buy. This lipstick is something very important to me. It isn’t about the money.” Serena glared at Han, but it was obvious from a glance that she wasn’t as furious as she had been moments before.

Han pursed his lips, looking ever impatient.

“So, how do you want to settle this?” He asked again.

Serena glowered at Molly. “Keep your kid in check. Money isn’t everything. You might not run into someone as nice as I am the next time this happens.”

“Hmph, let’s go, Han.” Molly took Han by his arm and strutted off with her head held high.

It was clear she did not take Serena’s words to heart.

It was after they left that Serena called Leah.

A familiar ringtone rang out and a door to a stall in the bathroom swung open. Leah did not look well.

“Where were you, Cindy?” Serena hung up the call.

Leah smiled. “I just needed the restroom.”

“I’m telling you, I ran into the mother and son duo again. It’s a small world. That kid is gonna get it sooner or later,” Serena said angrily.

Leah helplessly shook her head.

The child’s appearance manifested in her mind.

She had only caught a glance, but she knew that he was a pampered kid.

Han must love him very much.

“Where did you two go? You took a while.” When they got outside, Ian helped Leah with her purse.

Leah did not reject his goodwill. “We went to the restroom. Let’s just go.”

“Hm, I’ll get the car,” Ian said with a pleasant smile.

Serena jabbed Leah in her arm after Ian’s departure. “He’s such a nice guy. When are you two planning to get married?”

Leah was not in a very merry mood and shook her head. “I don’t have any intentions of marrying for now.”

They chatted as they walked out through the hallway.

After they left, the door of one of the private booths behind them opened.

Han had a child cradled in his arms and was staring down the empty corridor with a stony expression.

Was that just his imagination?

Why did I somehow hear that woman’s voice again?