Ch. 296..300: Begging For A Reconciliation Chapter 296-300

Chapter 296 A New Representative

Leah recognized the man who spoke just now. He was the second largest shareholder in the Ford Group.

She remembered he was close to Shawn before. How could he request Shawn to step down at such a critical time?

Leah squinted her eyes and forced a smile.

“Mr. Barr, Shawn is only under investigation. He will be back.”

Finally, Leah understood how crafty businessmen were. No wonder Han was set up before.

Clenching her fists, Leah’s face darkened. However, she had to hide her emotions. She did not want to give up before Shawn was released.

Nonetheless, Davis did not agree with her. He still thought Shawn should step down.

“Don’t worry, Mr. Ford is only stepping down for the time being. He can come back to the company again after he is released.“

Hearing that, Leah could not help but remain silent. She knew once Shawn stepped down, it would be difficult for him to return to the company again.

Before Leah could speak again, Davis continued, “I happened to know someone who could replace Mr.

Ford for the time being. He can become Mr. Ford’s representative, but of course, with high pay.”

Seeing Davis’s smile, Leah finally understood why Davis wanted Shawn to step down. He wanted to appoint his man as the new representative.

“He should be here soon. Let us welcome him together.”

Right then, the door of the meeting room was pushed open.

Han, dressed in a black suit walked in slowly. However, as soon as he met Leah’s eyes, his face darkened.

Leah is here for the shareholders’ meeting on behalf of Shawn? Damn! She’s really good to him!

Immediately, Davis stood up with a smile. “Ethan, you’re here. I’m sorry to keep you waiting in the lobby."

However, Han ignored him and walked straight to the center of the meeting room. “I hope I’m not wasting my time.”

Han was the one who set Shawn up. However, his intention was to stop Shawn. As for the Ford Group, he was not a bit interested at all.

“You’re the one who set him up, right?” Leah asked, clenching her fists.

Han did not deny it. He smiled and nodded.

“Do you think it’s funny?” Leah asked. She was enraged.

Hearing that, Han walked over to Leah slowly. “Well, isn’t it interesting to see Shawn losing everything? Do you think he can turn the table like me in the end?”

Leah was stunned. It seemed that Han came back to Linkville for revenge.

Leah was confused. However, she could not betray Shawn. He was good to her in the past two years.

“Let’s vote since we can’t make the decision.”

Leah came back to her senses when Davis suddenly spoke up.

"Please raise your hand if you agree to let Ethan become Shawn’s representative.”

As soon as Davis finished his words, all the other shareholders raised their hands. These shareholders used to fawn over Shawn but now, they could not wait to see Shawn step down. They only cared for their own benefits.

Leah glanced around. The majority raised their hands. It was useless for her to oppose. Han would become the new representative no matter what.

With that, Leah picked up her bag and left the conference room without looking back. She did not want to waste more time.

However, Han’s face darkened seeing Leah leaving the meeting room. Immediately, he rushed out to

chase after her.

Outside the lift, Tom reached out his hand to protect Leah when he saw Han was trying to catch up with her.

“Are you going to give up so easily?” Han sneered. He knew Leah would not give things up easily.

“You set everything up, and I can’t fight you. So, I gave up. As for Shawn, I believe there is justice. If he’s innocent, the tax department is going to release him sooner or later!” Leah could not help but scowl.

Ding!

Right then, the lift door opened. Leah quickly went in. However, Han followed in as fast as he could. He then pressed the close button before Tom got in.

Inside the lift, Leah was standing right opposite Han alone. Subconsciously, she stepped back. She was worried. “What do you want?” she blurted.

Han smirked and stared at Leah’s beautiful face.

Leah could not help but glare at him angrily. She was not a fool. How could she not know what kind of person Han was?

“I can help Shawn. But it depends on you.”

“Don’t beat around the bush and say what’s on your mind.”

Leah thought it was time for her to repay Shawn. She owed Shawn too much in the past two years. If she could repay his kindness, she would take Carlotta and leave.

“Can you stay with me for two months? I need someone to accompany me while I’m in Linkville!” In the end, Han said.

For a long time, Leah remained silent.

Did Han come back to humiliate me? Did he think I’m a commodity?

Leah gave Han a slap angrily.

“Who do you think you are? And what do you take me for?”

However, Han remained silent. He touched his left cheek gently. In fact, he did not feel anything at all.

Nonetheless, Han’s face darkened, and he stared at Leah ferociously. He was not mad because Leah slapped him. He was mad because Leah rejected him, and it was obvious why she rejected him.

Han squeezed Leah’s chin and stared into her eyes. “You’re going to destroy your future, especially Shawn, you know?”

 

Chapter 297 Did It on Purpose

"What about it?"

Leah met Han's eyes without fear. She did not have any future with Shawn anyway.

Han was surprised by her indifference. Once he returned to his senses, he laughed and let go of her.

"Are you fine with it, or are you bluffing? I'll give you one day to properly think about it. You won't get another chance if you turn this down." Han then straightened his wrinkled clothes and left the elevator.

Leah weakly leaned against the elevator wall, only calming down after a while.

Han went to the tax department after leaving Shawn's company. Once his car arrived, the people from the tax department welcomed him.

"Mr. Howard, why are you here?" The receptionist was one of Matthew's subordinates.

Han said with an indifferent expression. "I'm here to meet Mr. Shawn."

"This…" The receptionist was a little hesitant. Shawn was a person who could promote Linkville's economy. Although he was confined in the tax department now, he would probably be released soon.

Han's expression darkened. "I can't?" His words were not too light or heavy, but they could still induce fear.

The receptionist quickly replied, "I'll arrange it for you now. Please wait in the lounge."

Shawn was soon brought to the lounge. After being confined for a few days, he looked haggard and lost lots of weight. However, his eyes were still sharp.

Once he saw Han, he immediately understood what was happening.

Shawn sneered. "So it's you."

He was not fully prepared, so he was schemed against by Han.

Han sat on the couch with his legs crossed as he glanced at Shawn and said calmly, "Are you surprised?"

The tables had turned. Now, it was Han's turn to return Shawn’s “favor”.

Shawn's eyes became cold, and he did not even hide the murderous intent on his face. "Wasn't it nice to stay abroad? Why do you have to return to Linkville and seek death?" He did not think he would lose to Han. After all, he still had a trump card.

Han's eyes were filled with anger as he said coldly, "It seems like I've treated you too well."

"It's still too early to celebrate," Shawn said without fear and continued to provoke him, "You lost to me two years ago, and the results will be the same this time too."

"Let's wait and see." Han was not angered by his words. Instead, the smile on his face became even

brighter.

The next day, Leah received a call saying she could visit Shawn.

"You only have half an hour, so hurry up."

"Alright."

Leah quickly hung up the phone. After handing Carlotta to Lucy, she drove to the tax department.

Matthew brought Shawn over to the tax department's reception room.

Seeing Shawn, Leah frowned. It has only been a few days. How did he end up like this?

Matthew said strictly, "You only have half an hour. I'll take him away later."

Once he finished speaking, he closed the reception room door.

Leah's distressed eyes fell on Shawn. "Aren't you here to cooperate with the investigation? How did you end up like this?"

In these two years, Shawn had always been meticulous in front of her, so it was her first time seeing him like this.

Shawn raised his head slightly and smiled. "They're only making it sound good."

They could not find anything from the company's accounts, so they targeted him, wanting him to admit

it himself.

Shawn resisted the tears in his eyes and returned to his usual calm self. He asked, "How is the company now?" Since Han had taken action against him, his company would definitely be affected.

Leah said honestly, "Davis wants to replace you."

Shawn sneered and looked at Leah in doubt. He did not care about others' thoughts, but he cared about Leah's thoughts. He wanted to know if she still had Han in her heart.

Leah looked up and her eyes revealed her helplessness. "I'll try my best to help you save the company. Consider it as I and Carlotta returning your favor.

She planned on leaving with Carlotta and starting over once this matter was over.

Shawn's expression changed. Did she want to leave him so badly? She had always been finding a chance, and was she still refusing to change her mind now?

He turned to the side, unwilling to face Leah, and said coldly, "You owe me more than what I’ve given you in these two years."

Before Leah could react, he pushed open the reception room door. He said coldly, "This visit is over." Whether Leah agreed or not, he had ended the visit.

Leah could only helplessly leave the tax department.

At night, Leah hugged Carlotta in bed, humming a nursery rhyme to coax her to sleep.

"Mary had a little lamb. Little lamb, little lamb. Mary had a little lamb. Its fleece was white as snow…"

Leah noticed Lucy by the door out of the corner of her eye and made a shush notion at her. She then tucked Carlotta in carefully and finally left.

Leah looked at Lucy's panicked expression and asked, "What happened?"

"Ms. White, there's a fierce man downstairs who's saying he wants to meet you. We couldn't stop him."

Leah rubbed her forehead and subconsciously thought of Han.

"Help me take care of Carlotta. Don't come out no matter what noises you hear."

Leah then closed the room door. She thought Han probably did not want to see Carlotta.

After that, she went downstairs. The moment she arrived downstairs, she saw Han sitting on the main seat, looking like he was the house's owner.

Leah looked at his tall figure in a daze.

Han seemed to realize it as he turned and met Leah's eyes. "Do you like to peek at others that much?"

Leah retracted her gaze awkwardly. Looking at the burly bodyguard behind Han, she immediately understood Lucy's words.

Han brought his men over, so it was no wonder the Ford family's bodyguards could not stop him. He

was still the same person he was in the past, doing whatever he wanted.

Leah walked up to Han and asked, "Coffee or tea?"

Han stood up and looked down at Leah with dark eyes. "No need. What do you think about what I told you?"

Chapter 298 Was She Qualified?

Leah raised her head. Her delicate face was filled with shock. She thought that Han was deliberately making her agitated. She did not expect him to be serious.

She held the corner of her clothes tightly and only managed to calm down after taking a few deep breaths.

Leah said with calm eyes. "It's impossible for us to be together."

In these two years, what she learned the most was to control her emotions. Now, she could control her feelings toward Han.

Since he made such a request now, it meant he only wanted to have a good laugh out of her and Shawn.

There were many ways to save Shawn's company, but she definitely could not use this way. Leah knew this very well.

Han stood up and walked towards Leah. Leah subconsciously took two steps backward to distance herself from him. "Stay away from me."

Han's lips curved up as he reached out to trap her in his embrace. He moved his head closer to her and breathed into her ear seductively. "How'll you know it's impossible if you don't try it? You won't lose anything from this deal. Now, no one can save Shawn other than me."

Leah's body stiffened, her face flushed, and her heart beat rapidly. She quickly escaped from his arms to prevent him from making his next move. She rejected him firmly, "No need."

She would never sacrifice her feelings to make a deal.

Han's expression darkened, and the smile on his face faded. His dark eyes were filled with coldness as he said, "Alright, fine."

Leah turned away and did not dare to look at Han's expression. "You already got your answer, so you can leave now."

She was a person with dignity, so she knew what she should and should not do. She would not get into a relationship with him while knowing Han and Anna were engaged.

Leah shouted at the door, "Tom, send them off!"

Tom ran in and looked at Han warily.

Han glanced past Tom with cold eyes and quickly left the Ford family's villa.

In a black Mercedes-Benz outside the Ford family villa, Alfred reported the information he had obtained.

"Mr. Howard, there's a children's room on the second floor of the Ford family's villa. There was indeed a little girl in there, but I was afraid of alerting the other party, so I didn't get close and couldn't obtain any useful information. Leah is protecting that little girl very well."

Han closed his eyes and said, "Alright." He still had time in Linkville, so there would always be a chance.

After Han left, the atmosphere in the living room became extremely silent. Leah sat on the couch and felt a sense of powerlessness sweeping over her.

Tom saw the dark circles under Leah's eyes. He would not bear it, but he still had to say what he had to say. "Ms. White, the company…"

Leah blinked and made a decision in her heart. "I know. I'll handle it."

The next morning, Leah woke up early. After washing up, she put on a decent suit and some. Then, she woke Carlotta up.

Carlotta rubbed her eyes and looked at Leah sleepily. "Mommy."

"Mommy, you look different today." Carlotta did not like staying in bed, so she got up and hugged Leah, and looked at her curiously. This was her first time seeing Leah in such attire.

Leah smiled and did a spin in front of Carlotta. "Do I look good today?"

Carlotta smiled and hugged her even tighter. "You do."

Leah rubbed Carlotta's nose affectionately. "You really know how to coax Mommy."

After accompanying Carlotta for breakfast, Leah handed her to Lucy.

When she went out, Tom was already waiting.

On the 28th floor of one of the commercial buildings in Linkville, Leah sat in the CEO's office with a serious expression.

The only plan she could think of was to take Shawn's place. Leah did not know how long she could last, but she had a clear conscience.

When Davis brought Han to the company, he received news that Leah had taken on Shawn's place. The smile on his face disappeared, and he went to the 28th floor furiously.

"What do you mean by this?"

Davis kicked open the CEO's office door and glared at Leah, wishing he could kill her.

Leah ignored the anger in his eyes. "Can't you see it, Mr. Barr?"

"After much deliberation, I'm still worried about handing the company to an outsider. I'm Shawn's wife, so now that he's not here, I should take on his responsibilities. I can't just have fun, right?" Leah avoided Han's eyes and said firmly.

Han looked calm on the surface, but his heart was filled with emotions. It seemed like what Anna said was true. Leah and Shawn were married.

Leah narrowed her eyes and asked, "Mr. Barr, do you think there's anything wrong?"

Davis questioned, "Of course it's wrong! You're only a housewife. Do you even understand how to operate a company? He had always known about Leah and Shawn's relationship. At first, he even secretly laughed at Shawn for finding such a woman. Other than being good-looking, she did not know anything else.

Leah stayed silent as she opened her drawer and took out her Doctor of Professional Studies in Financial Management certificate. In these two years, other than giving birth to Carlotta, she also used her time wisely.

"This is my graduation certificate. Mr. Barr, you can take a look. Being an acting CEO with this qualification should be more than enough. Moreover, I'll also be doing my best."

The Doctor of Professional Studies in Financial Management certificate was the best certification in the country, and not many people could obtain it.

Davis' expression changed, knowing his plan was ruined. He gritted his teeth and said, "Of course. You better not let me find anything against you."

After Davis' finished speaking, he kicked the vase beside him, and the delicate vase broke into pieces immediately.

Han glanced at it for a moment and quickly retracted his gaze. He smiled faintly as he looked at Leah. "Is this your plan? Before I left back then, you couldn't wait to run to Shawn. Is this the kind of life you're looking for?"

Leah could not be bothered by Han's questioning, and her face became cold. "This is none of your business."

Han's cold eyes stared at Leah. "Alright, fine."

Facing Han's cold gaze, Leah could not help but tremble. However, before she could react, the suppressive atmosphere in the office disappeared. She only realized he had left when she looked up.

In the parking lot, Davis saw Han and went over with a flattering smile.

"Mr. Howard, please give me some time, and I'll definitely do what I promised you. This woman is only putting on a strong front. I'll find some people to threaten her with so she won't dare to come to the company. Then, the company will naturally fall into my hands."

Chapter 299 I’m a Businessman

Han's eyes were cold, and he said somewhat jokingly, "If you lose, you lose. It's not gentlemanly to do something behind someone's back. Mr. Barr, I think a person like you should disdain such tricks, right?

Davis chuckled but did not say anything. He did not know what Han was thinking. The one who took the initiative to ask for cooperation was Han. However, he was now saying that doing something behind someone's back was not gentlemanly.

Han endured the resentment in his heart and patted Davis' shoulder. "The future is long, so we'll have many opportunities to cooperate another time."

A person like Davis did not have anything. He did not know anything other than enjoying the properties left by his ancestors. If it was not to take over Shawn's company, Han would not contact such a person.

Davis eased up a little and left after sending Han into the car.

In the office, Leah sat on the chair and finally let out a breath of relief. She could probably last until Shawn returned.

Seeing the mountains of documents on the table, she rubbed her forehead. As she was about to go through them, her phone rang.

"Ms. White, something happened to Carlotta."

"What happened?"

Upon hearing Carlotta's name, Leah had a bad feeling in her heart and felt nervous.

Lucy cried as she told Leah what had happened. "When I was accompanying Carlotta to play at the park, a dog ran out from somewhere and chased after her. Carlotta was bitten, and her bleeding won't stop."

"Where are you two now?" Leah said as she ran out of the office.

The elevator's door was still shut as the number on the screen changed slowly. Leah took off her high heels in panic and ran downstairs through the emergency staircase.

In the parking lot, as Han was about to leave, he saw a familiar figure from the corner of his eyes and frowned. Why did she suddenly come downstairs?

Han immediately noticed Leah's swollen feet. He quickly walked up to Leah and grabbed her. "What are you doing?"

Leah pushed Han away without thinking. "Let me go!" She only wanted to rush to the hospital now and did not want to waste time.

Seeing that Han did not move, Leah pushed him again. "Let go!"

Han's eyes darkened. Did she hate him that much? Without waiting for Leah to react, he carried her up.

The sudden loss of balance shocked Leah. She only realized that she was stuffed into the car's

backseat later.

"Where are you going? I'll drive you there." Han sat in the driver's seat with an indifferent expression.

Leah was taken aback. She did not want to let Han know about her child nor let him see her child. However, it was even harder to shake him off now.

Carlotta was still waiting for her, so she could waste any more time. Leah quickly made a decision. "Go to the City Center Hospital."

The black Mercedes-Benz rushed out like a sharp arrow, driving on the streets of Linkville. Han could tell that Leah was in a rush, so he stepped on the accelerator and ran through several red lights, reaching the hospital as fast as possible.

Before the car even stopped properly, Leah opened the car door and rushed out.

Lucy stood by the operating room door helplessly with her eyes swollen from crying. Once she saw Leah, she rushed over while crying. "Ms. White, I didn't do it on purpose."

Leah looked at the operating room with concerned eyes. "How is Carlotta?"

"The doctor said Carlotta has blood coagulation problems, so that's why her bleeding won't stop. She needs a blood transfusion, and they're already arranging it."

Leah stared at the locked operating room door, her heart in panic.

The lighted sign outside the operating room suddenly went out, and the doctor walked out in a white

coat. Leah immediately went over. "How is she?"

The doctor took off his mask and looked at her regretfully. "The blood won't stop, and we can't wait until we get the blood from other places."

If they did not perform the blood transfusion soon, Carlotta would definitely die.

Chills ran through Leah's whole body. Luckily, Lucy supported her.

Leah said with difficulty, "Doesn't the hospital have a blood bank?"

The doctor shook his head helplessly. "Your child has RH-negative blood. The hospital doesn't have this type of blood at all."

Leah's face turned pale as she held her phone while trembling. "No, no… There must be some way."

With Shawn's connections in Linkville, she could definitely find RH-negative blood.

"If you don't have this blood type, what about the child's father?"

Leah immediately raised her head. She did not have that blood type, so Shawn must have it.

"Draw my blood." A hoarse voice sounded.

Leah met Han's dark eyes.

Han then said, "I have RH-negative blood."

The doctor's face brightened, and he asked the nurse to prepare to draw Han's blood. "That's great! Follow me!"

The operating room door soon closed again.

The operation was finally done at night. Once Carlotta was pushed out by the nurse, Leah quickly ran over.

Leah held in her tears and asked, "How is she?"

"She's fine now, but just be careful next time. It's recommended for her to have a full checkup later."

Leah finally felt relieved and thanked the doctor. "Thank you, doctor."

Han also walked out of the operating room with a somewhat ugly expression.

Leah asked Lucy to follow the nurse to the ward. She then turned around and bowed sincerely to Han. "Thank you for today."

Han tidied his clothes as he said, "Your thank you is a bit perfunctory. Can't you do better?"

She tried her best to stay calm. "What do you want?" She thought that Han would not want anything else than her life now.

Leah then said, "You can't take over the company."

The company was owned by Shawn, so she did not have the right to make the decision.

Han said lightly, "I'm not interested in the company."

A hint of surprise flashed through Leah's eyes. If he didn't want the company, then why did he…

Before she could understand what he was thinking, Han's voice sounded. "I want you."

His words shocked her.

"What do you mean?"

Han said in a calm voice, "I mean it literally. Isn't exchanging your freedom for your daughter's life a good deal? I'm a businessman." He was telling her that he would not do anything that would not benefit him.

Leah raised her head and looked at Han in disbelief.

"If you want money, just say it."

Chapter 300 Possibility of Recovery

"Money? Do you think I'm short of money?" Han looked at Leah in disdain.

He was rich and had more money than Leah.

Leah lowered her head and dared not to look at Han. "Anything is fine except Ford Group."

She knew that she owed him a favor today. She did not like to owe favors to others, especially to Han.

Han refused coldly, "You owe me a life. What you owe me will never be repaid."

Before Leah could speak, he continued, "If I have to choose, I want Ford Group. It's mine, and there is nothing wrong with taking it back."

Leah tried to be calm. Han was right. Shawn's company had a big scale because it annexed Howard Group.

Han reminded her, "Your child has a problem with blood coagulation function."

Carlotta had a hidden danger in her body as she had a blood coagulation function problem. No one could guarantee there would have RH-negative blood in the hospital if Carlotta met the next accident, but Han could become Carlotta's mobile blood bank.

Han knew it was mean. He originally wanted to dismiss the plan, but he changed his mind.

He wanted Leah no matter what. Therefore, he did not care whether his means were suitable.

"Han! You're so mean!"

Leah flushed with anger. Han was taking advantage of her and threatening her with Carlotta's disease.

Han sneered. "I'm mean? I should be a little worse than Shawn back then."

If I hadn't been impulsive back then, I wouldn't have been cheated!

"I don't have much patience. Let me know after you decide."

After finishing speaking, Han strode away from the emergency room.

Leah had no time to think. She was only worried about Carlotta for the time being, so she turned around and went to the ward.

In the ward, Lucy kept sobbing, and her eyes were full of distress.

It's all my fault! If I had protected Carlotta, this wouldn't have happened!

Leah shook her head helplessly and patted Lucy's shoulder. "Lucy, don't cry."

"Ms. White."

Leah tried her best to make herself look calm. "It's not your fault. This incident let me know that Carlotta

has a blood clotting disorder. It was a blessing in disguise."

Leah did not blame Lucy. If Lucy had protected Carlotta, Leah would not have discovered Carlotta's disease. However, Leah wondered why a dog suddenly appeared and bit Carlotta. She had to investigate it later.

Lucy stopped crying and asked uncertainly, "Really? Ms. White?"

Leah nodded. "Yes."

Lucy hurriedly wiped her tears and hugged Leah in surprise. Lucy promised, "Ms. White, I'll protect Carlotta in the future! Even if I risk my life, I'll never let her get hurt again!"

Leah was not used to being close to others, but she suppressed the strangeness in her heart. She stroked Lucy's hair and then gently pushed Lucy aside.

When Lucy first took care of Leah, she was two years younger than Leah. Later, after Leah gave birth to Carlotta, it was Lucy who helped Leah take care of Carlotta, so Leah could not blame Lucy for what happened today.

If Leah had to find fault, she thought it was all her fault. As a mother, she failed to protect her child.

"Did the doctor say when Carlotta will wake up?" Leah asked.

Lucy's voice was still nasal. "She'll take about half an hour to wake up after the anesthetic wears off."

Leah asked Lucy to go back first while she stayed in the ward.

After Han left the emergency room, he went to the medical consulting room instead of leaving the hospital.

He sat straight and listened carefully to the doctor's analysis of Carlotta's condition and various precautions.

"Children with a coagulation disorder are fragile like porcelain. Any wound is fatal to them. Many families have taken multiple protective measures, but ultimately, because of small accidents, most of the children would..."

The doctor pushed his glasses. He dared not continue to say anything when he noticed Han's frosty eyes.

He was a doctor and was used to seeing life and death, but he dared not talk about death in front of Han.

Han went straight to the point. "Is there any possibility of recovery?"

He could protect Carlotta for the rest of her life, but he did not want his protection to become her shackles and imprison her for the rest of her life. She would have an oppressive life.

"Yes, there was a case of recovery in Fetriybia before, but it was only one case of recovery."

Han narrowed his eyes. Only one case of recovery? That's enough.

In the ward late at night, it was so quiet that Leah could even hear the sound of breathing. Leah did not

dare to sleep. She stayed by Carlotta's bed and waited for Carlotta to wake up.

Leah supported her head with her hands as she wanted to make herself more awake, but she still could not resist the drowsiness, and her eyelids gradually closed.

Meanwhile, Han gently opened the ward door and carefully covered Leah with his jacket.

Why do you have to make yourself so tired?

Han's gaze fell on Carlotta on the bed. The coldness in his eyes dissipated and was full of tenderness. He bent down and reached out to touch Carlotta's immature cheek.

He said softly, "I'm sorry."

The next morning, the sun shone through the window on Leah's eyes. She rubbed her eyes and wanted to see Carlotta as soon as she woke.

Leah was relieved to see that Carlotta had not woken up yet.

"Ms. White, I've asked the chef to prepare Carlotta's favorite chicken soup."

Lucy was standing at the door with some bags.

Lucy did not know how long Carlotta would be in the hospital, so she brought some things Carlotta needed.

Leah stretched her body. "Put it on the table."

Lucy arranged the things and then noticed the black jacket that fell on the ground. Lucy picked it up. "Ms. White, is this yours?"

"No," Leah replied without thinking.

It was a man's suit jacket. It was not hers.

Leah took a closer look and felt confused. Why is this jacket so familiar? Is it Han's? Did he come here last night?

"That's weird," Lucy muttered as she put away that suit jacket.

About half an hour later, the anesthetic on Carlotta's body dissipated. She gradually regained consciousness and opened her eyes.

Carlotta pointed to the wound on her arm and looked at Leah with tears in her eyes. "Mommy, it hurts..."

Looking at Carlotta's gauze-covered arm, Leah felt her nose sore, and her tears fell. As Leah worried about scaring Carlotta, she quickly wiped the tears on her face.

The next moment, Carlotta's childish voice sounded.

"Mommy, I won't hurt if you blow it."

Leah sniffed and blew on Carlotta's wound. "Okay, I'll blow away your pain."