Ch. 86..90: Begging For A Reconciliation Chapter 86-90
Chapter 86
Molly turned around and glanced at Leah. Her smile slowly disappeared. She seemed to be warning Leah with her eyes.
“She is Sarah White,” Molly said with a smile.
“Sarah White?” Han was confused.
He felt the name was familiar for some reason, but he couldn’t remember anything.
Seeing him frown, Molly immediately said, “Ignore her. She’s just a crazy woman. I’ll chase her out now.”
After she finished talking, she pushed Leah out of the ward violently, “Get out! Han needs to rest!”
Leah’s hand was in pain, but she endured it and walked outside after standing up.
Meanwhile, Ron finally couldn’t stand it anymore. He walked inside the ward and grabbed Molly’s hand. He stared at her, “Are you having fun bullying her?”
Molly’s face went pale hearing that. She gritted her teeth while staring at Ron. She was full of disdain when she said, “Why is a bastard helping her?”
Ron had a vicious gaze. He challenged Molly with an evil grin, “I dare you to say it again.”
Molly was terrified by his gaze. She kept quiet.
Then, Han ordered in a cold voice, “Get out.”
Leah looked at him, but Han didn’t even look back at her.
“Did you hear that? Han is asking all of you to leave! Aren’t you going to leave?” Molly laughed arrogantly while saying.
Ron gave her a stare and left the ward while pulling Leah’s hand.
Meanwhile, back at Ron’s ward, he chuckled, “Is this the man you have been worried about?”
Leah smiled indifferently and asked curiously, “Why are you getting angry when I’m not?”
“You’re not angry?” Ron looked at her and slowly asked, “You… Don’t you like him?”
“That was a long time ago.” Leah shook her head and sat down beside him with a frown.
Ron suddenly realized that her hand was bleeding. He waved his hand towards her, “Come here.”
“What is it?” Leah was confused. She turned around and asked him, but she still stood up and walked towards him. Ron held her hand to treat her wounds carefully with some alcohol and cotton he got from the tray beside him.
Leah tried very hard to suppress her uncomfortable feeling, “It’s not a serious injury. I’m fine.”
“You are a girl.” Ron looked at her, “A girl should act more delicate.”
Leah was stunned. This was the first time someone told her there was no need to be strong and that she should be more delicate instead.
After treating her wounds, Ron asked her, “Since Han has already forgotten about you, there’s no need to hide from him anymore. What do you plan to do after this?”
Leah sighed, “I don’t know as well.”
She could no longer return to the White residence. She was too ashamed to see Mrs. White as long as Charlie was still on the loose. “I’ll see how it goes when Charlie is arrested,” Leah added.
Ron packed his things and leaned his back on the chair. He said casually, “What about Ian, aren’t you close to him? Why don’t you go and find him?”
He didn’t realize he sounded slightly jealous when he was saying that. For a moment, Leah was in a panic. Ron got even more annoyed by that. He said sarcastically with a slight grin, “When you were caught, Ian was so anxious. He made use of every connection of the Sanders’ family just to find you. It made Mrs. White very angry.”
Leah sighed when she heard that, “I’ve really caused him trouble.”
“Why don’t I take you back to the Sanders’ residence?” Ron looked at her, “What do you think?”
Leah hesitated for a moment, “But Charlie is still on the loose. Wouldn’t I cause Ian trouble if I go there now?”
“Oh. You are afraid to cause him trouble but not me?” Ron smiled.
“You know that’s not what I meant.”
“I don’t mean that as well.” Ron stood up and said half-jokingly. However, he had a gloomy stare, “Although I want you to stay by my side, it’s obvious that it is the most dangerous option.”
“Leah.” Ron turned around and looked at her seriously, “The Sanders family can protect you at least.”
Leah clenched his fists tightly when she heard that. She thought about it for a long time and nodded, “I’ll have to trouble you again then.”
Ron was discharged after a while because he only had a few minor wounds. The gangsters who were trying to stop him had been dealt with by Han. Ron used this opportunity to drive Leah to the Sanders residence.
Regardless, Ron was still a member of the Saunders family. He opened the mansion’s door and walked inside the living room. He saw Ian lying on the sofa and chuckled, “Don’t be so dispirited. Look who I brought.”
Ian heard him and looked up in shock. However, he was delighted when he saw Leah behind Ron.
“Sarah! You have finally returned!” Ian walked up to her while feeling surprised.
Leah smiled and felt slightly awkward. Ian had dark circles under his eyes. She could see that he didn’t sleep well and spent a lot of energy because of her.
“I’ve been asking many people for help, but I still couldn’t save you. I’m sorry.” Ian said with remorse.
“I’m fine. There’s no need to blame yourself.” Leah comforted him.
Ron couldn’t bear to watch it any longer. He left the Sanders residence after telling Ian to take good care of Leah.
Ian pulled her to sit on the sofa with him. He took out a folder and said, “Although I have no way to save you, I’ve been investigating Mr. White’s case during this period, and I’m sure who the murderer was.”
Leah opened the file and saw Charlie’s picture inside. Immediately, Charlie’s malicious face appeared in her brain. Leah’s hands trembled slightly, and her breathing was getting faster. Charlie was like a nightmare to her.
“It is your foster father, Charlie.” Ian saw her pale face and looked at her worriedly, “Don’t worry. I’ve already made a plan to arrest him. He will soon be caught.”
Leah felt relief after hearing him say that.
She was tearing up as she looked at Ian, “Thank you.”
Ian felt pity for her.
“Sarah. There’s another thing that you might not know.” Ian sounded serious and had a solemn look on his face.
“What is it?” Leah was feeling slightly nervous for some reason.
Ian took a deep breath and said in a serious tone, “The incident from 12 years ago. I suspect Charlie isn’t the only person who knows about it. Besides, Sasha has also been acting suspiciously ever since something happened to Mr. White.”
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“Sasha? Does it have anything to do with her?” Leah frowned and looked at Ian in disbelief.
After all, Sasha had been living with the White family for 10 years. She had changed from a little girl to a grown-up. It was scary if she really ganged up with Charlie from the beginning.
“I’m not sure yet, but Charlie is indeed Sasha’s biological father, and he caused the tragedy to happen. Leah, do you believe such a coincidence?” Ian looked at Leah seriously as he thought she was fearful to find out the truth.
Hearing that, Leah could not help but blink and quickly avoided Ian’s gaze. She sighed and clenched her fists slightly.
“Although I did not mean to remind you about your sad memories, do you know that Sasha was there on the day Mr. White met with the accident?” Ian asked.
Leah tried to recall after hesitating for a moment. However, she could not remember anything after thinking for a long time.
She shook her head. “I can’t recall anything, and I don’t know if I saw Sasha.”
Hearing that, Ian nodded and looked at her with concern. He continued, “I’ve been investigating, and I got the surveillance video of the White residence from Mrs. White. Sasha.. she did not leave the White residence that day.”
Leah’s face darkened when she heard that.
If Sasha did not leave the White residence and had been at home all the time, it was impossible she did not hear such a loud noise.
Seeing Leah’s expression, Ian knew she had the same thought as him.
“Forget it. I’ll look into it myself. Don’t worry about it. You just came back. What you need is more rest.” Ian said and sighed.
Shaking her head, Leah forced a smile. “It doesn’t matter. I’m almost recovered. Besides, I’m one of the members of the family. I’ll investigate with you.”
“Speaking of which, I think you look fine. But I heard you had a hard time in prison. How did you get through it?” Ian frowned and looked at Leah worriedly.
At the thought that Leah might have suffered inhuman torture in prison, Ian felt heartbroken as he could not help her at that time.
Hearing that, the scene where she had been bullied in prison suddenly flashed through Leah’s mind.
Leah could not help but close her eyes. However, her body trembled slightly, and a hint of pain appeared on her face.
Seeing that, Ian could not help but step forward to hug her. He sighed and whispered in her ear, “It’s all right. It’s all over now. You will live a normal life when we catch Charlie.”
Hugged by Ian, Leah hesitated whether to push him away. However, thinking that he did that for her, she did not resist and let him hug her.
However, Ian interpreted it as something else. Seeing that Leah did not push him away, a hint of joy appeared on his face. He looked into her eyes and said, “Sarah, when everything is settled, can you…”
However, before Ian could finish his words, his phone rang.
Ian could not help but frown slightly. Then he took out his phone from his pocket and pressed the answer button.
The person on the other end of the phone said something, and Ian’s expression changed. He stood up from the couch and asked nervously, “What? What did you say?”
A moment later, Ian pursed his lips and muttered, “Okay, I know. I’ll be right there.”
Looking at the nervous look on Ian’s face, Leah somehow felt nervous too. She stood up and asked, “What happened?”
“They found Charlie.” Ian wanted to continue to say something but stopped on second thought.
Hearing that, Leah was stunned. “Really? That’s great. Where is he now? Let’s send our men to catch him as soon as possible!”
“Sarah…” Ian held Leah’s hand and said, “Listen to me. No matter what happens, you have to control yourself, okay?”
Hearing that, Leah was confused. Nonetheless, she had no choice but to agree. However, she had a hunch that something bad had happened.
Leah followed Ian to a building. As soon as she got off the car, she was shocked by the chaotic scene. In front of her was the police cordon, and police officers, doctors, and nurses were running here and there. Everyone was busy.
Ian informed the detectives, and he took Leah across the cordon and went straight to the center.
In the middle, there was a white cloth with blood everywhere. A few detectives were taking photos, and some were taking samples. Not only that, a few detectives were having intense discussions with each other.
Looking at the person covered by the white cloth, Leah suddenly felt dizzy.
“What’s going on?” Leah grabbed Ian’s hand.
Right then, a few detectives and forensic experts in white coats came over.
“He’s dead. He fell from the 16th floor and had a severe bone fracture. Even God could not save him.” A forensic expert shook his head and looked at Ian.
Hearing that, Leah’s face turned pale.
One of the detectives looked at Ian and then looked at Leah again. “Are you the adopted daughter of the dead? The murderer who murdered Mr. White is your adoptive father?”
Leah nodded, her face was so pale. “The person who fell off the building…”
“He’s Charlie, your adoptive father,” the detective said expressionlessly. “After we received the evidence from Mr. Sanders, we went all out to chase after him. We almost arrested him today, but unexpectedly, he ran to the International World Trade Building and jumped down from the 16th floor and was dead.”
Hearing that, Leah could not help but her body quiver. Luckily, Ian was beside her and caught her in time.
“He’s dead?” Leah could not believe it. Charlie killed Gordon and ruined her happy family. Not only that, he let Sasha replace her and let Han torture her for three years, but now he was dead. Who was going to pay for what she had suffered before?
Seeing the expression on Leah’s face, the forensic expert sighed, “We’re sorry, Ms. White. But the murderer is dead, and the case is closed.”
“No! You can’t do that!” Leah exclaimed. “At least, we have to clarify the truth to everyone.”
“But he is dead. How could he clarify and admit what he has done? As for your identity…Maybe…” Maybe no one could prove it forever.
Leah clenched her fists tightly. She wanted to ask Charlie in person if he had replaced her with Sasha 10 years ago.
Holding Leah’s shoulder, Ian felt sorry looking at her. “Don’t worry. I will explain it to Mrs. White. I know everything. You’re the only daughter of the White family and no one can replace you.”
Leah looked up at Ian. Suddenly, a figure appeared in her mind.
“Sasha!” she gasped.
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“Sasha!” Leah turned around excitedly and grabbed Ian’s hand, “Sasha can prove my identity. Let’s go and find her!”
Feeling Leah’s touch on his hand, Ian suddenly felt his heart skip a beat. He looked at her and nodded seriously. “Okay.”
Charlie was dead. Sasha was their only hope.
Without waiting for his answer, Leah dragged Ian out. However, as soon as they wanted to leave, the crowd automatically made way for them.
Puzzled, Leah heard light murmurings from the crowd.
“It’s Mr. Howard. He is with Ms. Lamere.”
“They are coming. They are such a perfect match. I’m so envious of them!”
When Leah heard Han’s name, she shivered instinctively and instantly loosened her grip on Ian’s hand.
Ian’s face immediately darkened. However, Leah did not notice it.
The crowd made way for Han and Molly, and soon, they appeared in front of Leah and Ian.
Han’s eyes were as cold as ice, and his features were like a piece of art. However, his eyes as dark as obsidian looked blank. He appeared like a king who despised everything, and it seemed that all the people around him instantly dimmed.
Han glanced at Leah and looked away as if she was a stranger. In fact, Leah was indeed a stranger to him now.
“What happened?” Han asked, straight to the point.
The detectives recognized Han at once and quickly ingratiated after him. “A murderer trying to escape, fell down from the 16th floor and died.”
Upon hearing that, Han frowned. He felt ominous to see the dead.
However, Molly glared at Leah and asked the detectives deliberately, “Who? Whom did you say was dead?”
The detective answered, “Charlie Parridge, who murdered Mr. White.”
“Ah!” Hearing that, Molly gasped. She covered her mouth with her hand and stared at Leah. “Charlie Parridge! I remember him. He was Ms. White’s adoptive father. And Mr. White was Ms. White’s biological father. TSK! TSK! TKS! Why both of them are dead? Is it a bad omen?” Molly sneered. Although her voice was not loud, everyone could hear her.
Leah’s face turned pale. She clenched her fists and bit her lip before taking a deep breath.
Ian stood up and wanted to argue with Molly, but was stopped by Leah.
“Never mind. Let her talk. Let’s go back to find Sasha,” Leah whispered in Ian’s ear so that only Ian could hear her.
Looking at the intimacy between the two, Han felt a twitch of annoyance suddenly. Not only that, but he also felt a prickling pain in his heart especially when he heard of Charlie. In fact, he was getting suspicious.
Leah followed Ian and got in the car. After that, they headed back to the White residence.
Looking at the body covered with a white cloth on the ground, Han walked up to the detectives and asked, “What is it about?”
Seeing that Han was interested in the case, a hint of panic appeared in Molly’s eyes. She reached out her hand to grab Han’s. “Han, didn’t you say you want to choose the ring with me? Come on, let’s go.”
“Wait a minute,” Han said expressionlessly. “You can wait for me inside.”
Hearing that, Molly had no choice but to bite her lip and forced a smile. “It’s okay. I’ll stay with you.”
Although the detectives noticed that Molly was unhappy, they had no choice but to answer Han since he had asked. They told him what had happened between Charlie and Leah.
After hearing what the detectives said, Han frowned deeper.
“So that is to say Sarah is the real daughter of the White family. But Charlie replaced her with her own daughter so that his daughter can live a good life?”
The detective shrugged his shoulders. “Yeah. But now Charlie is dead. No one can prove that Ms. White is Mr. White’s daughter. I have to say Ms. White is really unlucky.”
Nonetheless, Han felt tight in his chest when he heard that. Something flashed across his mind but he had no time to think about it.
The forensic expert shook his head. “I don’t know what was the reason Charlie did that. To let his own daughter live a good life? I don’t understand…” Soon, others chimed into the discussion.
Hearing that, Han’s fingers froze. He pursed his lips and narrowed his eyes.
Leah and Ian arrived at the White residence.
The two of them got out of the car, opened the iron gate, and walked in. However, they found that there was no one in the security booth at the gate. Normally, there would be security guards on duty.
Leah and Ian exchanged looks and thought something bad must have happened. The two ran into the house quickly.
As soon as they opened the door to the living room, they saw Jane on the floor.
“Mom!” Leah rushed to Jane in a hurry and held her in her arms.
Feeling the temperature and breath of Jane in her arms, Leah breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Jane was fine.
Ian carried Jane to the bedroom and examined her. About an hour later, Jane finally opened her eyes slowly.
“Sarah…” Jane wept as soon as she saw Leah.
Leah held Jane’s hand and said guiltily, “I’m sorry, Mom. I shouldn’t have left you alone in the house.”
“No, it’s not your fault at all. It’s all my fault. I was too weak, and that was why you had to suffer so much.” Jane’s voice quivered as she held Leah’s hand.
Seeing that, Ian could not help but sigh. He walked over and asked, “Mrs. White, what happened? Why did you faint in the living room? And, where is Sasha?”
Hearing that, Jane’s face darkened. She sighed and shook her head slowly. “I was reading on the couch. Then Sasha came over and gave me a glass of water. I passed out after drinking it.”
Jane then looked up at Ian and Leah and asked, “Haven’t you guys seen Sasha? Is she okay?”
Leah and Ian looked at each other. They did not see Sasha in the living room.
Jane passed out because of Sasha, and no one knew where she had gone. Obviously, Sasha was missing.
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Leah and Ian exchanged looks, and the two had a tacit agreement to keep it a secret. They did not want to tell Jane about the disappearance of Sasha and the relationship between Sasha and Charlie. After all, Jane had just lost Gordon. If she knew the truth about Sasha, it would be a blow to her.
In the end, Leah could only tell Jane roughly what had happened these days. Although she had tried her best to sound casual, Jane still felt sorry for what happened to her.
Tears streamed down Jane’s face. She held Leah’s hand and said, “I’m sorry that you had a hard time. I’ve already known the real murderer from the news. I shouldn’t have blamed you before. I’m sorry, Sarah…”
Jane felt sorry and held Leah’s hand tightly. Leah could not help but sigh. She did not blame Jane at all.
“It’s okay, Mom. Look, I’m back. From now on, I’ll take good care of you,” Leah said seriously.
Right then, Ian chimed in, “Yeah, Mrs. White, don’t worry. As long as I am here, I’ll try my best to help you and Sarah in the future.”
Hearing that, Jane smiled weakly and replied, “You’re such a good man.”
“Thank you so much, Ian!” Leah also felt grateful for what Ian had done for them.
“Not at all. Mr. White was not around, and no one lead the company. I can’t let Sarah handle such a big company alone. Mrs. White, Sarah, what are your plans for the future?” Ian asked.
Hearing that, Jane could not help but shake her head. “I don’t know. The shareholders are running the company now. But I’m afraid they are going to revolt after Gordon left. I believe they will take advantage and probably carve up the whole company if no one takes charge.”
Ian nodded after hearing that. In fact, that was exactly what he was worried about.
Jane had been in poor health since Leah went missing after falling into the water at the age of 12. With that, she and Gordon did not have a second child.
As soon as Gordon passed away, the White family fell into a difficult situation. After all, Jane was not involved in the company business at all.
“Don’t worry.” Leah bit her lip and clenched her fists. “I’ll learn how to run the company.”
“It takes time to learn. I’m so sorry, Leah. I really don’t want to pressure you,” Jane said worriedly.
“Don’t worry, Mom. I want to help. Besides, this is my family too.” Leah shook her head.
Seeing that, Ian quickly suggested what was on his mind, “How about this? Let me teach Sarah.”
Jane turned around and look at Ian gratefully. She was touched when Ian offered his help. However, as soon as Jane turned to look at Leah, Leah lowered her head and did not notice Ian’s gaze. Seeing that, Jane could not help but sigh.
“Sarah, can you get me a glass of water?” Jane asked.
Leah was stunned for a moment but then she realized Jane had something to talk with Ian alone. She nodded and left.
After Leah left, Jane glanced at Ian and asked straightforwardly, “Ian, do you like Sarah?”
Ian pursed his lips. He hesitated for a moment and nodded shyly.
“I knew it!” Jane seemed to be relieved. “I know you like Sarah since you care so much about her. You have never been so interested in Sasha before.”
“I always take Sasha as my sister,” Ian quickly explained.
Jane smiled. “I know. You are such a good child. I’ve watched you grow up, and I believe you will take good care of Sarah and the company.”
Hearing that, Ian was surprised. He looked at Jane and tried to regain his composure. “Mrs. White… What… What do you mean?”
“Well, the White family and the company are at the edge now. We really need someone to be in charge. If you agree, I want you to marry Sarah, and by then, you can inherit and take over the company officially. As a mother, I really want to do something to make up for Sarah,” Jane said earnestly.
However, Ian hesitated. It was not because he did not like Leah, nor because he did not want to take over the company… It was because…
“But, Sarah… What if she disagrees?” Ian wondered.
“Don’t worry about that. Sarah is an obedient girl. She will understand. As long as you agree, I can arrange an engagement party for both of you,” said Jane. Although Jane looked gentle, she was as decisive as Gordon in making decisions on certain matters.
Ian could not help looking into Jane’s eyes. After a while, he nodded and said, “Mrs. White. I will not let you down. I will treat Sarah well and try my best to run the company.”
Leah, who was boiling water in the kitchen, had no idea at all. She did not know her marriage was arranged by Jane.
Sasha was awakened by a basin of cold water. She felt sore all over her body as she opened her eyes. The first thing she saw was a pair of shiny leather shoes and a man in straight trousers.
Sasha was shocked, and her memory gradually came back. She remembered Charlie found her and gave her a bag of pills. Then, he ran away. She was then knocked by a rod and passed out.
Where am I now? she wondered.
However, before Sasha could find her question, a clear voice came from above her head.
“Are you awake?”
Subconsciously, Sasha raised her head and met a pair of gentle eyes. The man’s eyes lit up.
The man had a handsome face with a gentle temperament, but the smile on his face was somewhat strange.
Sasha could not help but flinch back and asked, “Who… Who the hell are you? Why am I here?”
“Well, it doesn’t matter,” the man said gently with a smile. “Let me show you something.”
After saying that, the man raised his hand. It was not until then that Sasha noticed that there was a TV in the room. The TV turned on, and Sasha followed the man’s gaze to look at it.
The reporter was covering the news of Charlie’s death.
Seeing Charlie, lying on the floor with a white cloth, Sasha suddenly felt a chill down her spine.
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“Who the hell are you? Why do you show me this?” Sasha could not help but tremble. Her face turned pale. She tried her best to restrain herself from looking at Charlie on TV.
The man sniggered and walked up to her. He raised her chin with his bony hand and forced her to watch the TV.
With a painful look on her face, Sasha shook her head and struggled desperately.
“Look at the TV. Why don’t you look at it? You are an accomplice and let him kill your adoptive father. Aren’t you afraid he will betray you? Isn’t that the reason you want him to die?” The man smiled gently, but his words were as vicious as a snake.
Tears streamed down Sasha’s face. Her lips quivered, and she could not help but plead, “I don’t know what you are talking about. Please let me go. I know nothing.”
“Well, I know everything about you, and unfortunately, Ian also found out. Even if I let you go, you can’t go back to the White family anymore,” the man sneered.
Shaking her head, Sasha covered her mouth and sobbed. “No, I don’t believe it…”
“Well, I can let you out of this room but I don’t think you can still go back to become Ms. White.” The man let go of Sasha and stood up slowly.
Seeing that, Sasha stood up from the ground and was about to rush out. However, as soon as she ran to the door, she did not have the courage to open it.
The man was right. Everything had changed since Gordon died. Stunned for a long time, Sasha bit her lip and turned around slowly.
The man sat still and looked at Sasha with a smile on his face. He knew she would not run away.
“What the hell do you want?” Sasha asked and tried to remain calm. Having conspired with Charlie for 10 years, Sasha was not as simple and innocent as she looked.
The man shrugged and looked at Sasha, “Well, if I can help you kill Charlie, I will, of course, keep it a secret for you. The wise choice is to follow me.” As the man spoke, he waved at Sasha and said, “Come over here.”
Sasha hesitated for a moment.
The man in front of him killed Charlie and Gordon. He was a demon, but there was no way she could refuse him now.
After finishing his conversation with Jane, Ian stood up and wanted to leave. However, before he left, he looked at Leah.
Leah was confused, but she did not ask. She held a glass of hot water for Jane.
Jane saw Leah and smiled at her gently. “Sarah, come here. I have something to tell you.”
“Okay.” Leah quickly walked over and handed the glass of water to her. Sitting on the edge of the bed, she asked, “Yes? What you want to tell me?”
Jane held her hand and asked, “What do you think of Ian?”
“Ian?” Without hesitation, Leah answered, “I think he is a good man. Very capable and responsible, and also good to our family.”
When the White family was in a difficult situation, Ian never ignored them and helped them all the time.
“Yeah, I think so too,” Jane said. She then took a deep breath and asked straightforwardly, “What if I want you to marry Ian? Are you willing to do that?”
“Mom, what are you talking about?” Leah was shocked. She stood up subconsciously and looked at Jayne in surprise. She looked at Jane suspiciously, but it seemed that Jane was not joking at all.
Seeing that, Jane had no choice but sigh. “Our family needs a man as support now. Sarah, although I don’t want to force you, Ian is a good and responsible man. You’re going to have a happy marriage if you marry him. I believe it’s the best choice for you and our family.”
Hearing that, Leah could not help but sigh.
After calming herself down, Leah pursed her lips and answered, “Ian might not want to marry me even if I agree. After all, I used to be Han’s wife.”
“Don’t worry. I’ve asked him just now, and he has no objection. If you agree, I can hold the engagement party for both of you right away.” Jane smiled again. Seeing that Leah did not resist Ian, she was pleased.
However, Leah remained silent. Ian was like a friend to her. In fact, she was grateful for his help and for all he had done for the White family. But to marry him…
Nonetheless, Jane was right. It was indeed the best choice to marry Ian at that moment. She could not be so selfish.
Leah clenched her fists and finally came up with an answer. She nodded and forced a smile. “Okay, Mom, I will marry him.”
Hearing that, Jane was so delighted. She patted Leah’s hand and said, “Good girl, I believe Ian will treat you well.”
However, looking at the smile on Jane’s face, Leah was not happy at all.
In the afternoon, Ian came to the White residence again.
Jane told Ian that Leah agreed to marry him, and he was so thrilled.
After examining Jane’s condition, Ian looked into Leah’s eyes when he came out of the room.
Nonetheless, Leah felt uncomfortable and quickly looked away. She felt strange as their relationship was different now.
Ian noticed that and guessed Leah was awkward. He sighed slightly and asked, “Can you see me out?”
Leah was stunned. However, she still nodded and replied, “Okay.”
The two walked out together, but neither of them spoke.
When they walked to the pavilion, Ian suddenly asked, “Sarah, are you reluctant to marry me?”
“What?” After a moment, Leah shook her head and replied, “No.”
“Then why are you so depressed? I won’t force you if you don’t want to,” Ian said seriously.
Hearing that, Leah could not help but force a smile, “Well, it’s not that I don’t want to. I just think that a person like me doesn’t deserve you.”
“Don’t say that. I volunteer to help you and your family,” said Ian seriously. “Although I did not mean to help you at the beginning, but during the process, I found that you are a strong and optimistic girl, so I was gradually attracted by you…” Ian expressed his feelings for her earnestly.
Leah then realized that Ian was expressing his love to her.