Ch. 256..260: Begging For A Reconciliation Chapter 256-260

Chapter 256 I Will Not Leave

Leah had seen the uninvited guest in the mansion at Shawn’s place.

Is he still not willing to let go of me and Han?

Leah suppressed her fear and sternly warned, “Get out immediately. Otherwise, I’ll call the police.” She was not afraid of Shawn, she was afraid that his men will harm Han again.

The person upstairs seemed to have heard a funny joke, his laugh echoed throughout the whole mansion.

“Ms. White, look carefully. Whose mansion is this?” The man moved towards Leah and took out a document.

Leah saw Han’s signature at the end of the agreement. It turned out Shawn not only ask Han to sign the Equity Transfer Agreement, but also to transfer his real estate to him. Shawn thought of all the possibilities and gave Han no chance to pull through.

“Have you seen clearly, Ms. White?” The man asked arrogantly.

Leah gripped the handle of the wheelchair tightly and turned around to leave.

“Wait, Ms. White.” The man chased after them.

“Mr. Ford treasured women a lot. Before he regrets it, you can always find him.”

Leah’s mood dropped, “Tell him when you go back. That’s impossible.”

Leah and Han left the mansion.

They could no longer return to the mansion in Rose Bay. The White family’s mansion was also sold. They didn’t know where to go in such a short time.

Han could feel her helplessness, he felt that he was a burden to her.

“You can leave me if you want. I won’t force you to stay with me.”

“I won’t leave.”

Han looked down at his legs which lost sensation and scoffed. He couldn’t even protect himself in this condition, how could he protect her? Leah does not love him anyway, it’s better to let her go. Han doesn’t need a women’s sympathy for her to stay by his side.

“Didn’t you want to leave me before? Now’s the chance. You should cherish it.”

Leah wanted to explain herself, but what he said was true.

“That was before,” she said while she lowered her gaze.

“What about now? Are you trying to pity me?”

“Go away!”

“I don’t need anyone to pity me!”

Han hit the car’s window, trying to get down from the car. Leah was shocked.

She immediately went to the back seat and hugged Han tightly.

“I had never thought of leaving you. From the past, present and the future. I will not leave.”

Her calm voice soothed Han’s rage.

“I will not leave. I will not leave.” Leah kept repeating the same words.

She knew that Han felt bad. All she could do was accompany him and don’t let him think too much. When Han calmed down, she only let go of him.

She did not have any place to go. She only had a friend in Linkville, Serena.

Leah drive while she secretly observed Han from the mirror.

She called Serena when they reach Windmill Residence.

“Serena, I’m at your place.”

“Cindy! I’m coming down now.”

Serena ran downstairs and hugged Leah tightly.

“What happened to you? Why did you look so miserable?” Serena only noticed Leah’s condition when they separated.

“Can Han and I live in your house for a few days? We will move out once we find a suitable place to stay,” Leah emphasized in the last sentence because she knew that Serena loves freedom.

“I won’t bother you for long.”

Serena looked surprised, “Han will stay here too? Will he fancy my house?”

With Han’s status, how could he possibly want to stay here?

Serena accepted the fact after seeing Leah’s facial expression turned serious. She agreed immediately, “Of course. Stay as long as you want. I have no problem with it.”

Leah felt relieved and reminded Serena, “Don’t ask anything in a while.”

Serena looked puzzled while Leah open the back seat door and pushed Han out of the car using a wheelchair.

Serena couldn’t believe she saw Han in a wheelchair. The arrogance he had in the past had vanished. His face was full of stubble and his mental health didn’t look so good.

She wanted to ask what happened but was reminded by Leah’s words just now. She could only help Leah to push Han upstairs to the guests’ room. .

“You take a rest first. I’ll be outside.” Leah said after she covered Han with a blanket and she left.

As soon as the guests’ room’s door was closed, Serena could not hold back to gossip.

She went near to Leah, “What happened these few days? Why did Mr. Howard suddenly…”

What happened to the proud and arrogant Han that made him looked like this?

“We were calculated by Shawn. Now Han doesn’t have anything left.”

Serena continued to ask, “His legs were also harmed by Shawn?”

Leah nodded with a face full of guilt, “If it’s not for me, he wouldn’t have been there to save me. Shawn will not win against him.”

Serena was dumbfounded after listening to Leah. She took a long time to process what Leah had told her, she felt sorry for her. Serena hugged and comfort her, “It must have been tough on you for these few days. Just cry if you feel like crying. Let it out.”

Leah’s tears rolled down her cheeks. She didn’t want to cry anymore but when she thought of Han’s legs. She couldn’t help but felt a pain in her chest. During these few days in the hospital, she sat outside the room because Han wanted to be alone. She dare not disturb him, not to mention she did not know how to face him.

Serena patted her back and took out a scarf to wipe her tears.

“Don’t worry about staying here. My house is also your house.”

“Thank you.”

“Cindy, what kind of relationship we had? You say thank you to me?” Serena jokingly acted to be upset.

Both of them chatted for quite some time until it reached dinner time. Serena went to the kitchen and started to prepare dinner.

Chapter 257 Misunderstandings

Leah brought the dishes to the table.

Serena’s fondness for Leah increased when she looked at the varieties and smelled the fragrance of the dishes cooked by Leah.

“Cindy, you’re so wonderful. I would fall in love with you if I was a man.” Serena made funny faces while she said that. It made Leah laugh.

Serena looked at Leah and smiled widely, “Look how pretty you are when you’re happy. Don’t feel sad anymore.”

She took the plate from Leah’s hand and nudged her, “Well, go and ask Mr. Howard to be here for his dinner.”

“Hm, Okay.”

Leah saw Han looking outside the window when she pushed open their room door.

“What are you looking at?”

Han had no intention of answering her.

Leah was not angry, “It’s time for dinner. Let’s go together.”

“I’m not hungry.”

Han stopped Leah’s attempt to push his wheelchair.

She asked worriedly, “You haven’t eaten anything today, are you really not hungry?”

“Come on, accompany me and eat a little.” She coaxed.

“I said, I’m not hungry.” Han’s tone was a bit irritated.

Leah did not force him anymore.

“Where’s Han?” Serena saw no one behind Leah when she closed the door.

“He’s not hungry. I’ll ask him again later.”

Leah handed the spoon to Serena and sat down. The table was filled with dishes but she had no appetite at all. Her gaze fell on the door of their room. Serena had no appetite too when she saw Leah’s condition.

“Give him some time.”

“Hm,” Leah answered casually. She ate a few mouthfuls and numbly nodded. Serena was right, Han need some time.

“Well. Stop worrying. Look how skinny you are,” Serena said as she put more food on Leah’s plate.

Leah left the condominium after dinner. She had to find out what happened to the White Group and Ian.

At the Sanders’ residence.

Mrs. Sanders looked at Sasha with a poker face. No matter what she said, Ian doesn’t allow Sasha to leave the Sanders.

“Mrs. Sanders, the last incident was a misunderstanding. I did it for Ian.”

Sasha explained even though Mrs. Sanders had an unpleasant looked on her face. Sasha did it for Ian and the Sanders family. She didn’t expect that Mrs. Sanders would be so ungrateful and blame her for it.

Mrs. Sanders did not want to bring up this topic anymore. “When will you move out?” She asked Sasha.

Sasha refused, “Mrs. Sanders, I cannot leave yet.”

Since she moved into the Sanders’ residence, Mrs. Sanders had been harsh on her very frequently. Mrs. Sanders even asked her to move out directly without giving any respect to Ian.

“Ian no longer had the things you want from him.” Although Mrs. Sanders watched her grew up, she could not understand her nowadays. She thought Sasha doesn’t want to leave because of money.

Sasha stood up and exclaimed, “Mrs. Sanders, I said I will not leave Ian! I will not leave him, no matter what you say!” She ran upstairs immediately ignoring Mrs. Sanders.

Leah heard their argument in the hallway. She was stunned. What does Mrs. Sanders mean?

“Ms. White, are you not going in?” The maid asked.

Leah smiled sheepishly while she changed her shoes to enter the living room.

“Mrs. Sanders,” she greeted softly.

“Sarah! Is everything good?” Mrs. Sanders was surprised when she turned around and saw Leah.

She nodded puzzledly. How did Mrs. Sanders know she was kidnapped?

“Come sit here.” Mrs. Sanders led Leah to the sofa.

“I heard that you were kidnapped earlier, I was so worried. Luckily you’re alright now. Otherwise, I really don’t know how to explain to your mom.”

“My mom doesn’t know, right?” Leah doesn’t want her mother to worry about her.

“I haven’t had the time to tell her anything yet.” Mrs. Sanders was suddenly reminded of it. It was such a big case, how could she forget about it?

“Don’t tell her. I’m fine now, don’t let her worry.”

Mrs. Sanders pondered over her words and dismissed the idea. She added, “I thought you would never come to the Sanders’ house anymore.”

The engagement incident had harmed Leah’s reputation in Linkville .

Leah did not have the mood for a catch up now, she asked Mrs. Sanders directly, “Actually I’m here to know what happened to the White Group. Ian’s office was empty when I went there yesterday.”

Mrs. Sanders already had a general idea of her son had done a good deed anonymously. Leah didn’t know what had happened. She asked in disbelief again, “You really didn’t know what happened?”

“I really didn’t know anything, Mrs. Sanders.”

Leah could guess that things were not that simple.

Mrs. Sanders sighed and told her the truth. “The people who kidnapped you also threatened Ian. The company was already in a slump. In addition, the Howard Group suddenly canceled working with us. The company is now controlled by Shawn.”

Leah got chills when she heard about it. She never expect Shawn would not spare the Sanders.

Before she came here, she wished that Mrs. Sanders could help her persuade Ian, but Shawn had blocked off all the ways for Han to pull through.

Leah clenched the corner of her shirt, she was full of apologies.

“I didn’t know that. I apologized, Mrs. Sanders. I’m really sorry about it.”

She dragged both Han and Ian into trouble.

Mrs. Sanders patted her back and spoke with a gentle voice, “Silly girl. I’m glad that you’re safe. I don’t mind it anymore. As for Ian, he is willing to do anything for you.”

Leah looked up, her eyes were filled with doubt.

Is Ian willing to do anything for me? Mrs. Sanders must have misunderstood something. He hated me so much that he didn’t want to see me again.

Leah decided in her heart, “Mrs. Sanders, I will return what I have owed to the Sanders.”

Chapter 258 Strangers

“What are you going to do, my child?”

Mrs. Sanders saw the determination in Leah’s eyes, she was worried. She’s afraid that Leah will get hurt from doing something extreme for the company. She was also afraid that she couldn’t explain anything to her best friend.

Of course, Leah would not tell Mrs. Sanders her plan. She wanted to beg Ron to help her get White Group back. She knew that Mrs. Sanders hated Ron, and that’s why she didn’t mention anything to her.

Leah didn’t stay for long. She left after chatting awhile with Mrs. Sanders.

Serena saw the dished that had been warmed up and she looked to the closed door of Leah and Ian’s room. She sighed. Leah had called her to take care of Han’s meal, but Han didn’t have any intention to eat.

“Mr. Howard, please eat a little. Your injuries will not heal if you don’t take your meal properly. Cindy will also be worried about you.” Serena shouted through the door, but there was no response.

Serena left the food in front of the door.

“Mr. Howard, the food is at the door. If you’re hungry, come out and eat some of it.”

Han could hear Serena calling for him, but he didn’t want to see anyone. He snorted and closed his

eyes.

Leah was at the largest club in Linkville. She stood at the entrance, watching the people talking and laughing. She felt out of place. She took a deep breath and stepped into the club.

“Hello, I’m looking for Ron Sanders,” Leah told the receptionist.

The girl at receptionist looked at Leah and sneered. Ron was young and good looking but he was temperamental. The girls in the club wished that they would catch Ron’s eye.

The girl casually picked up a manicure tool to file her nails, “Who do you think you are?”

The question made Leah feel awkward. She was speechless for a few seconds before she answered, “I’m a friend of your boss.”

Yes, Ron and she are friends.

She did not mean to leave Ron alone at the hospital previously. If she explained properly, he would understand her.

“A girl from the countryside like you are friends with our boss? There are lot of people looking for our boss every day. Who are you to make such a request?” The girl threw the manicure tool on the table while she looked at Leah arrogantly.

She looked at the way Leah dressed up so causally without wearing any luxury brand goods. She is

pretty but doesn’t have a hot figure. Women like her can be seen everywhere.

Leah’s face reddened and she wanted to leave, but her situation said otherwise. She needed to meet up with Ron today. Leah said firmly, “I know your boss. You can ask him. Tell him that Leah is here for him.”

The girl waved her hand impatiently and told Leah to leave. “Don’t get in the way of our business, if not I’ll ask the security guards to escort you out.”

Leah turned around and left when she heard that. She doesn’t want to experience being kicked out again. Since she can’t meet him that way, she could only wait for him.

After she came out from the club, she found a route where Ron will certainly pass by. She will wait for him right here. Leah crouched and waited at the roadside, paying attention to every car that passed by until she saw a red Porsche coming out from the garage. She saw someone familiar in the driver’s seat, it was Ron. She stood up immediately and stopped in front of the car.

In the car, Ron noticed the woman in front of his car. He stared at Leah without having any intention to back down. He didn’t plan to get down from the car too.

There were rumors about how Han lost everything because of a woman these few days. At first, he didn’t believe it, but now he felt that it was true because he saw how Leah looked.

He will not sympathize with Han because he thought that it’s funny. He lost everything because of a woman. Doesn’t he know what is more important?

Leah walked towards the driver’s side and knocked on the window gently. “Ron, I have something to discuss with you. Can you give me a few minutes? It won’t take you long.”

Leah knew Ron’s nature is not bad although he was on the dark side. Ron smiled at Leah, and he smiled wider when their eyes met. Then he suddenly stepped on the accelerator pedal, and the car went off like a rocket. Leah fell to the ground because of the force.

Ron saw her on the floor through his back view mirror. Leah got up from the ground painfully. She knew Ron must have blamed her.

At nightfall, Leah went back to Serena’s apartment. She lay on the sofa with hollow eyes. Serena brought home some food happily, humming while she opened the door and on the lights. While she was about to put down the food, she saw a person on the sofa. Serena was shocked and let out a small cry.

Leah came back to her senses and sat up from the sofa. “What happened?”, she asked Serena.

“Gosh! Why didn’t you on the lights when you came back?” Serena was relief when she saw that person was Leah.

“Sorry, I forgot about it.” Leah apologized. She just wanted to stay alone in a quiet place since she came back from the club.

“What happened to your arm?” Serena noticed Leah’s red and swollen arm. She hurriedly put the things down and went over to Leah.

She brought Leah’s arm closer to have a look. The skin had been rubbed off due to the friction of the

fall, and a few grains of sand were in the wound.

“You only went out for a day, how did this happen? You’re bad at taking care of yourself.”

Serena pulled Leah and walked towards the door with an angry face. She was worried that the wound might be infected if it was not treated in time.

Chapter 259 Putting On An Act

Leah drew back her arm and hid it at her back. “It’s just a small injury. It’s troublesome to go to the hospital.”

She didn’t even notice her wound if it was not for Serena. It’s nothing compared to Han’s condition.

Serena felt angry. As a designer, Leah should cherish her hands. There’s no difference between not caring about her hands and giving up her dreams.

“Cindy, do you know what your hands mean? You want to follow Han’s footsteps?”

Leah felt ashamed at Serena’s question. She lowered her head and stood aside. Becoming the best designer was indeed her dream. However, her only dream now is for Han to get out of his slump.

“What’s the big deal? Move forward step by step. Things will work out soon.” Serena comforted Leah. She led her to the sofa and took out the first-aid kit. She cleaned Leah’s wound and put some anti- inflammatory powder before using gauze to cover up the area.

“Isn’t that much better?” Serena looked satisfied.

“Thank you, Serena.”

Leah looked at her armed and determined to get better. She had to be strong. Han protected her in the abandoned building. It’s her time to protect him now.

Serena ruffled Leah’s hair and told her, “Why are you being so polite to me? Go and take a look at Han. He locked himself up in the room for the whole day. He did not eat or drink anything.”

Leah frowned and went to their room. She tried to turn the door knob but it was locked from the inside.

“Han, how are you? Serena said you haven’t eaten anything today. I’m worried about you. Can you let me in?”

In the room, Han pretended that he had not heard anything. Leah stood outside waiting for him to open the door. He still did not open the door after a long time.

Serena suddenly remembered the news about a young lad who was paralyzed because of a car accident. He committed suicide by swallowing coins. Will a prideful person like Han couldn’t accept the truth and did something the same?

She looked at Leah worriedly, “He wouldn’t do something silly like commit suicide right?”

Leah’s face paled, “No, no, no. He wouldn’t. Do you have the spare key to this room?”

“I’ll go and find it.” Serena immediately went to find the spare key.

Both of them opened the room using the key. They felt relieved seeing Han sitting beside the window.

Luckily he didn’t do it.

Before Leah could go any nearer, Han took a vase on the window still and threw it at her. He yelled

furiously, “Who asked the both of you to come in? Get out!”

Leah was trembling in fear. She bit her lower lip, reddened eyes staring at the broken vase.

“Han! What do you mean by doing this? What do you want?”

Serena’s anger built up quickly. She shielded Leah behind her and questioned Han.

“Do you know how worried Cindy was?”

Leah tugged her shirt, hinting to her to stop talking, “Serena, stop it.”

Leah did all these because she owed Han. She would willingly trade her legs with Han if it’s possible. However, there are no “ifs” in this world.

Serena was a person with hot-tempered. In addition to Han’s attitude, it made her angry. She pushed Leah away and continued, “Why? Why can’t you let him know it?”

Han’s expression changed slightly. Leah did all these because she thought she owed me. What she did was not out of love, it was just to repay me.

Han smirked and mocked her, “Is that so? She had worked hard for it.”

Leah tried not to let the tears roll down her face after hearing what Han said.

“Han, rest well. If you’re hungry, just call me. I’m outside.” Leah was scared that Serena might agitated Han. She pushed her out of the room regardless of whether she agreed or not.

As soon as the door was closed, Serena looked more upset than ever.

“Cindy, you did not owe him. He willingly saved you.”

Leah was unhappy after listening to her words. She raised her voice, “Serena!”

Serena pursed her lips. She dare not say a thing anymore. She left shortly with a random excuse.

Leah was alone in the living room. She took out her phone and started searching for nearby houses for rent. She thought maybe it was because Han couldn’t get used to Serena’s house that’s why he acted like that.

Leah found a house that she wanted in a short time. It was a unit with three private rooms and a living room near the moat. The landscape was nice too. It was enough for them even though it was not a high-end neighborhood.

She saved the picture of the unit, got up, and went to the room. Her hand that was raised to knock on the door fell. Han doesn’t want to see me now. Leah sat down on the sofa disappointedly.

Serena went to a bar after leaving her house. She planned to drink all night long.

Leah waited for Han quietly on the sofa. She’s afraid that he will ask for her. It was not for long before she started to feel sleepy. She lay down and rest for a while.

At dawn, Han came out of the room using the wheelchair. He saw Leah curled up on the sofa. He didn’t know if she was acting or she was cold. He closed the door again. As long as Leah was out of his sight,

he would not feel annoyed. The next moment, he opened the door and brought a blanket. He moved to the sofa and covered Leah with the blanket.

Chapter 260 Going Abroad

The next morning, a ray of sunlight shone on Leah’s face. She opened her eyes and sat up on the sofa. She went to Han’s door, it was still locked.

“Han, are you hungry?”

Leah was not angry anymore. She shouted so the person on the other side could hear well, “I saw a unit beside the moat. I’m going to take a look. Do you want to come with me?”

“No, I don’t want.” A voice was heard from inside the room.

Although Han rejected Leah, she was very happy because he answered her. It means that he was not closing off himself. Leah believed that time will prove everything.

“I’ll send you the pictures then.”

Leah casually ate something for breakfast and left for Waterways Residence.

“Hello, are you still renting your unit? I’m right in front of the neighborhood, is it convenient to have a look?”

The landlady responded quickly and brought Leah to the unit for rent. While she was opening the door, she introduced her unit’s advantages.

“My house was renovated nicely. It had a great view too that will uplift people’s mood.”

The landlady was a middle-aged woman. Her son had gone abroad, but he bought 2 units for her in Linkville. She could only live in one unit, that’s why she planned to rent out the other one.

Leah looked around and saw no contradictions with the pictures she saw online. The landlady brought her to the balcony, “How is it? The moat looked great right?”

Leah looked at the place where the landlady pointed at. She saw the blue sky and all kinds of greens that grew on the river bank. The clear flowing river water brings vitality to the scenery. It really did uplift her mood. Han will like this place too.

She signed the rental contract immediately without thinking much.

Leah was satisfied while she held the key tightly in her hand. This place will be the home of Han and her in the future. A small and cozy home.

In the Sanders’ mansion’s study, Ian sat on the chair looking very pale. His condition was becoming more serious day by day. Chemotherapy couldn’t even help him lessen his pain. He knew he had not many days left to live.

“Cough… cough…” A violent coughing sound came from him.

Mrs. Sanders entered the study. She saw Ian turn around hurriedly.

“How are you, Ian?”

Ian wiped off the blood on his hands and hid it behind him. He smiled slightly, “Mom, I’m fine. I had a cold.”

“How can you cough so badly with a cold?”, Mrs. Sanders asked suspiciously. She noticed that Ian had become more pale and skinny these days. Was he troubled by the company matters?

Mrs. Sanders sighed, at first she was the one who opposed him to being a doctor. She forced Ian to inherit the company, but the company is gone now. As a mom, she hoped that her son could do the things he loves now.

She pulled out a chair and sat in front of him. She told him calmly, “I had thought wrongly previously. The company is gone now, you are free to do whatever you like.”

Ian tried hard to hide his pain, and made his voice sound as usual before he spoke, “Mom, I think that it’s fine now.” He didn’t have much time to lose, he knew being a doctor again is impossible.

Mrs. Sanders knew she couldn’t persuade Ian, she left after she reminded him to take care of his health.

Once she stepped out of the study, she met Sasha. She scoffed at her and went upstairs.

Sasha hurriedly entered the study, “Ian, how long are you going to hide it?”

“This is my business. What is your answer to the question that I asked you before?” Ian planned to hide his condition from everyone. He didn’t want to see his mom’s tears, and also Leah being worried. It’s better if he bears it alone.

“I won’t leave,” Sasha replied.

Ian doesn’t have many days left, she wanted to accompany him throughout this period.

“Ian, I want to accompany you. Please don’t let me leave, alright?” She went to him and squatted down, eyes shining with tears, begging him. She believed that Ian wouldn’t reject her idea.

“Get ready to leave soon.” He stood up without waiting for Sasha’s response.

He insisted on sending Sasha abroad because of Leah. He was afraid that Sasha would retaliate against Leah after his death.

In a private room, Ron was embracing a woman while holding a wine glass in his other hand.

“Why don’t you choose one since you’re here, none of my girls caught your eye?”

The smoke in the room made Ian feel uncomfortable. He shook his head rejecting Ron’s offer.

“I’m here to discuss something important with you.”

Ron gulped down a glass of wine, and said with a smile, “You wouldn’t find me if there’s nothing important.”

The only person in the Sanders family that Ron did not hate was Ian.

“How could you drink by yourself?” the girl in Ron’s embrace reached out for the glass in his hands.

“I’ll feed you.”

Ron filled another glass with wine and fed it to the girl. Without waiting for her to speak, another glass was waiting for her.

She realized something was wrong when she had drank four to five glasses, she pushed him away.

“Mr. Sanders, I can’t drink anymore.”

Ron’s smile faded, “Didn’t you want to drink just now?”

She was frightened by him. She trembled while she looked at the glass.

Ron had enough and told the women to leave, “Go out.”

“Tell me, why did you look for me?”

Ron crossed his legs while he looked at Ian.