Begging For A Reconciliation Chapter 151-155
Chapter 151
Leah gazed coldly at Han’s rain-drenched face. His cold demeanor was breaking apart. In his eyes was a hint of agony and disbelief, as well as the reflection of her own face.
Leah did not expect that she could be so cold when facing Han.
“People change, Han,” said Leah. “I really loved you in the past. Even if you broke my heart and made me cry, I’d wipe away my tears and love you all the same.”
Han’s eyes widened slightly, as if he saw a sliver of hope.
“What about now?” he asked.
“Now?” replied Leah, “I don’t love you anymore.”
Han was overwhelmed with despair. The bright red rose in Leah’s hand was an ironic contrast to what she said.
“No.” Han shook his head. “It’s not that you don’t love me anymore, you only hold a grudge against me because of what we did to you in the past.” Han moved forward and grabbed Leah’s hand.
Han’s cold and soaking wet hand made Leah shiver.
“Give me some time. I can make it up to you,” Han said with a solemn face.
If Leah had not known that Han was drunk from wine, she would have believed every word he said.
Leah reflexively pushed Han away, but her strength was no match compared to his, so she can’t cut loose from Han’s grip.
She was starting to get nervous, and her umbrella dropped to the ground as she struggled. “Don’t you get it, Han Howard? I have no feelings for you anymore, and I mean it.”
“Why?” Han looked at Leah with his teary eyes.
This expression… reminded Leah of herself back then.
A dejected face that kept asking the same question. “Why?Why?”
But Han did not respond.
Even though Han ignored her, Leah dwelled on it and had faith in Han. However, Han had never wanted to tell her the truth.
Han only wanted to torment Leah in this relationship.
“You said you want to make it up to me. What do you plan to do?” Leah gave a wry smile. “Can you? You’ve wasted ten years of my life. My child and the terrible things you did to me… How can you ever repay what you owe me?”
Han slightly parted his lips as if he wanted to say something.
Leah took the chance and shook off Han’s hand. The pouring rain covered Leah and she was totally soaked.
The rain blinded her vision and she could barely see Han’s face, but she could sense his despair clearly.
Han was stupefied as he looked at Leah.
“If you’re willing to give me a chance, I can compensate for everything I did to you. Children… we can have many children. I’ll make it up to you. I’ll apologize to you. Anything. I will do anything.”
Leah smirked contemptuously.
The Leah two years ago would never believe that Han would beg and grovel to her.
Love is such a mystical thing.
“No need for that, Han. We are done.” said Leah.
Leah slowly picked up her umbrella while holding the rose in her hand. “I’m going home. The rain is too heavy, so you should return and get some rest.”
Han grimaced.
He closed his eyes while wanting to reach for Leah, but he did not.
Wild roses were Leah’s favorite flower. That was why she guarded Han’s mansion that was filled with wild roses for years. Han did not plant those flowers, and he never gave her any flowers before.
Some time later, Leah met a person that gave her roses.
Compared to wild roses, Leah was not fond of roses. In any case, neither was superior to the other anyway.
…
Ian parked his car right in front of the Sanders’ mansion.
Ian immediately frowned as he got down the car. He saw a lady in a white dress curling up in the corner. The lady reflexively raised her head when she heard the noise of a vehicle.
“Ian…” Sasha called out for Ian wretchedly. Her flimsy dress was completely drenched in the pouring rain.
Ian was puzzled as he walked over with his umbrella. “Why are you still here?”
“I’m here to find you, Ian. I’m so sorry.” Sasha felt miserable. “I do not wish to interrupt your life, and I know you will be getting married with Sarah soon. But I couldn’t hold myself back, Ian. You’re the only one I have left, so I have no choice but to look for you.”
Ian was perplexed. “Only? Where have you been for the past two years?”
Ian already assumed that Sasha would not answer his question. However, she suddenly burst into tears and hugged him tightly.
Ian wanted to push Sasha away, but with the umbrella in his hand, he did not have the strength to budge her.
“A bad guy kept me captive, and I couldn’t escape! He threatened me not to look for you, and he even murdered my dad. I’m scared, Ian…” Sasha was barely comprehensible in between her sobs.
She grabbed Ian tightly while her body trembled unceremoniously, as if she was truly afraid.
Sasha was Ian’s childhood friend. Even though Sasha was a prideful person, Ian thought she did not deserve this fate.
He believed what Sasha said, and his doubts about her character were cleared.
Ian thought Sasha had something to do with Gordon’s death.
Come to think of it, Gordon had raised Sasha since she was a baby. It was absurd to think that Sasha would be this cruel to kill Gordon.
Ian gave a sigh of relief and patted Sasha on her shoulder to console her.
Right after Sasha calmed down only then he asked. “How did you escape?”
“I have been secretly looking for ways to escape for the past two years. A few days ago, I finally saw my chance when he left the place, but I was afraid that he would come out and hunt me down, so I hid myself and waited for a few days. I was at wit’s end because there was nowhere to go, and I didn’t have any money. I’m scared, Ian, I have no other choice but to look for you. I didn’t mean to impose,” said Sasha.
Ian did not think Sasha was lying. He looked at her and sighed. “So what do you plan to do now?”
“You’re my only hope, Ian.” Sasha wept while repeating it over and over.
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Ian was frowning.
He knew Leah resented Sasha because Sasha disappeared and did not say a thing when Gordon died. That was why Leah thought Sasha had something to do with Gordon’s death and blamed her for it.
However…
Sasha saw Ian’s peculiar expression as if he was hesitating.
Sasha bit her lip and finally told Ian what she wanted. “Ian, that man will definitely catch me again. Can you let me stay here for now? At least until after he gives up?”
Ian looked at Sasha. “But I will be married to Sarah soon.”
Sasha was crestfallen after she heard what Ian said. “I know, but I’m really out of options. If that guy gets me again, I will surely die in his hands. Please, Ian, I’m begging you. If you take me in, I promise I won’t cause any trouble and won’t tell Sarah. Please?”
He still hesitated even after Sasha assured him.
Eventually, Sasha said hoarsely, “It’s alright, Ian, I understand. I won’t put you in a difficult spot. I’ll take care of this myself. Sorry to bother you.”
Sasha turned and left.
Ian saw her limping and asked her, “What’s wrong with your leg?”
“I accidentally tripped and sprained my ankle,” Sasha replied while pouting.
He took a look at her leg. Sure enough, there was a huge lump on her ankle. Ian stared at it for a few seconds and sighed. “Fine. Follow me in.”
Sasha grinned and went over to hold Ian’s hand. “You’re the best, Ian.”
Ian brought Sasha back to his mansion.
Mrs. Sanders had gone out with her friends and had not returned yet. The maid was the only one at home.
The maid was astounded when she saw Sasha. However, seeing Ian so calm, she did not say anything.
Ian called the maid over. “Bring Sasha a clean change of clothes after she takes a bath. Also, give her some ointment for her ankle.”
The maid went away to prepare.
Ian pinched the bridge of his nose and went up the stairs. Sasha immediately called him. “Where are you going, Ian?”
“I’m going back to my room. I still have work to do.” Ian did not stop walking while he said that.
Sasha felt down seeing how Ian was purposely avoiding her, but her mood soon changed.
After taking a bath, the maid assisted Sasha in applying some ointment on her ankle.
The maid then guided Sasha to the guest room. “You may have a good night’s rest in this room, Ms. Sasha.”
Sasha had been to the Sanders mansion before, so she was familiar with every corner of the house.
She waited for the maid to leave, and walked over quietly to Ian’s room.
The door was not shut, so Sasha could see Ian working diligently. Sasha was infatuated when she saw that.
Ian sensed something and raised his head. Their gazes met.
He noticed that Sasha was barefoot and asked, “Why aren’t you wearing your slippers?”
Sasha bit her lip and said. “I forgot.”
Ian sighed. “Go have some rest.”
Now that Ian had exposed her spying on him, Sasha might as well open the door and walk in. “I can’t sleep, Ian. How have you been for the past two years?”
He was bewildered. “I’ve been fine.”
“Weren’t you going to pursue medical science? Why did you take over the company? I can tell that you’re exhausted. Are you really happy?” Sasha asked worriedly.
Ian glared sternly at her. “It’s none of your business. If you keep asking these questions, I might change my mind and kick you out.”
Sasha bit her lip. She did not expect Ian would loathe her this much.
She clenched her fists, but only for a few seconds.
“I understand, Ian. I’m sorry.” She smiled, turned around, and left the room.
Ian looked at her and frowned. He was beginning to regret taking Sasha in.
…
One week had passed.
Leah was working as usual throughout the week. Ben had prepared an office for her. Leah’s daily routine turned from goofing around to designing drafts.
That was better than seeing Han. At least Leah was happy.
Moreover, Leah was not prepared to meet Han.
The Howard Group building was massive. The chances for them to bump into each other was practically zero unless it was intentionally planned.
Leah kept her promise and sent Han an invitation for her engagement banquet. However, she did not care whether Han attended it.
That Saturday, at ten o’clock in the morning, Serena opened the dressing room door and saw Leah in front of the mirror. She complimented on Leah’s exquisite appearance. “They always say that a woman is the most beautiful on her wedding day. This is only your engagement, but you’re already drop-dead gorgeous.”
The stylists had done their job, so they excused themselves after seeing Serena enter the room.
“When is the engagement banquet?” Serena asked as she sat down on the sofa.
“Six o’clock, in the evening.” Leah said with a smile.
“We still have time. Have you eaten? I’ve brought some snacks for you.” Serena smuggled a small piece of cake out from her bag.
Leah was indeed hungry but rejected her offer. “Nah, I’ll have to change into that dress later on.”
“Aww, what a drag. If my engagement was this troublesome, I would skip it and go straight to the marriage,” Serena grumbled.
Leah smiled at Serena..
She had prepared her own engagement banquet herself, so everything must be perfect. However, she was still worried, so she went over to the event planner to confirm the event flow and details.
While they were chatting, Ian stood up. “I’ll go check on Sarah.”
However, when he stood up, he suddenly felt his head spin. Everything turned pitch black and he passed out.
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The lobby fell into chaos. It was fortunate that there weren’t many around. Otherwise, news of Ian’s collapse would’ve already spread.
Ian had an assistant who swiftly picked him up and drove him to a hospital.
The wait was unbearably long.
It was only after an hour had passed that the medical personnel wheeled Ian out.
They had him moved to a VIP ward. Ian had regained consciousness by then and was seated on the bed in silence. His lips seemed to have lost their color.
When he took notice of his assistant, Ian asked, “What time is it?”
The assistant flinched, took a look at his phone, and answered, “It’s 12:20 pm. What’s wrong, Mr. Sanders?”
“It’s getting late. The engagement party is going to happen in six hours. I have to go,” Ian said, got up, and headed out.
His assistant, however, stopped him. “The results of the examinations aren’t out yet, Mr. Sanders. You can’t leave yet. You’re…”
“Sarah is waiting for me.” Ian frowned, his expression obstinate.
His assistant knew about it, but he was more concerned for Ian’s health.
Just as the two argued, the door to the ward opened and a doctor walked in with a thick stack of reports. His expression was grim.
Ian used to be a doctor and knew his circumstances weren’t favorable when he picked up on the doctor’s expression.
His heart skipped a beat.
“How is he, Doctor?” The assistant got to his feet to ask.
The doctor looked at him.
Ian took notice and spoke to his assistant. “Leave us. I need to speak to the doctor in private.”
The assistant wanted to protest. “But, Mr. Sanders…”
“Leave,” Ian made it clear that it was not up for debate.
The assistant sighed and got up to leave.
Only after he left did Ian look at the doctor. He tried his best to keep himself calm as he said, “Alright. Go ahead.”
The doctor set down the stack of health reports on the desk beside the bed and spoke gravely, “According to the report, what you’re suffering from is…kidney failure.”
Something seemed to have snapped in Ian’s mind.
“Kidney failure?!” Ian picked up the stack of reports in disbelief, his hands trembling as he flipped through the pages.
The sound of breathing was deafening in the large hospital ward. The only other thing that could be heard was Ian flipping through the pages of the report.
His expression grew somber.
The reports were right. He was suffering from kidney failure.
How could he not understand the implications of having kidney failure after studying medicine for such a long time?!
Even if he cooperated with the treatment and adjusted to his new reality in the days to come, he would only be able to live for five years!
Ian’s heart sank!
How could five years be enough? He was just about to be officially engaged to Leah. They were about to live happily ever after in their fairy tale ending.
The heavens were now making a fool of him!
“I imagine you know better than me what it means to suffer from kidney failure,” the doctor sighed.
Ian used to be well-known in the medical field. It wasn’t out of the ordinary for the doctor to recognized him.
There was a saying that physicians cannot treat themselves. That was how things were. As a doctor, he believed Ian would be more accepting of it than he was.
“Hm, please leave. I need some time.” Ian looked down.
He sat up on the bed in silence.
And just like that, ten minutes had passed.
That was when his assistant called, “Have you packed up, Mr. Sanders? We can take our leave now. The engagement party will begin in five hours.”
Ian raised his head as if he were in a trance.
That’s right. The engagement party.
The engagement party for Sarah and I.
They were childhood sweethearts. He had been in love with her ever since they were children. Yet, God made a fool out of him now that he could finally have what he wanted.
He had been a doctor for years. It wasn’t as though he had never thought about it before. He should have been indifferent.
But how could he be indifferent?
Sarah…
“Mr. Sanders.” The assistant called out again.
“Yes.” Ian finally responded but found his voice hoarse beyond words. “I’m not going.”
“What?”
……
Leah was finally fitted into her dress at five that evening. Preparations had been made. All that was left was to wait for Ian to arrive.
As time continued to tick by, Serena turned to check the time and complained as she frowned impatiently. ” What time does he think it is? Where is that fiance of yours? What’s he up to?”
“Maybe something tripped him up,” Leah explained in his place.
“You’re not concerned that he ran away? You seem calm. It’s like you’re not concerned at all,” Serena teased her.
Leah helplessly shook her head.
That’s impossible. Ian would never do that.
She had confidence in him.
Another half an hour quickly passed. It was now 5:30 and time for them to head out together. Ian, however, was still nowhere to be found.
Leah clenched her hands into fists.
Did something happen to him?
That was when the door to the lounge opened.
Leah heaved a sigh of relief and began to smile, but the person that stood before her had her freezing in place.
The person who opened the door was Ron Sanders.
Ron seemed to have grown calmer after two years. He was in a black short sleeve shirt and camouflage overalls. His head of black hair was somewhat messy and unruly, accentuating the playful smile on his arrogant face.
“We meet again.” Ron looked at her with a smile that looked more like a leer.
Ron was intrigued by the Leah before him who was dressed splendidly.
Leah’s smile gradually began to fade. She asked, “Why are you here?”
“What? You seem disappointed to see me?” Ron raised a brow and ambled into the lounge. He suddenly grinned. “You’re pretty.”
He sure is brazen to flirt so openly with his future sister-in-law.
He, however, didn’t think there was anything wrong with it.
Leah composed herself and shook her head. “Why are you here?”
“You’re getting engaged, aren’t you? I’m here to see you,” Ron looked around as he spoke and then frowned. “Where’s Ian? Isn’t the party starting at 6? He’s not here?”
“No,” Leah answered.
“Tsk, he’s making you wait here by yourself? And he has the nerve to say he’s a gentleman.” Ron scowled.
That was when a hotel staff knocked on the door. “The guests have all arrived, Ms. White. May we kick off the engagement party?”
Leah did not look well.
Ian hadn’t arrived, but the party was about to start.
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“What? Aren’t you going to go?” Ron seemed to catch on to what was on her mind and offered her an indifferent smile as he leaned against the dresser. “Or you can announce that the party is off.”
Leah immediately rejected the idea. “No.”
Ian hasn’t shown up. How could it just be canceled? This engagement party was not only a chance to fulfill Ian’s wish, but also a chance for her to start over.
Leah sucked in a breath and reached for her phone to call him. There was, however, no answer.
She called him twice more. No response.
“Tch, just call it off.” Ron’s smile began to fall away.
He had come here today to congratulate Ian and Leah. He may have been uncomfortable with Ian getting what he wanted, but if Ian could offer Leah the happy life she deserved, Ron had no choice but to accept it.
The look on her face was grim.
She did not believe Ian would deliberately miss the occasion and grew worried that something might have happened and he had failed to notify her.
“Cindy, why are you hesitating? Are you going to leave this room or not?” Serena urged Leah from her seat.
“We can’t continue with the engagement party.” Leah got to her feet and tore off the hem of her skirt with a resounding rip. Her fishtail gown immediately transformed into a knee-length dress.
Serena widened her eyes. “What are you doing?”
Leah then peeled off her cumbersome accessories as she spoke, “Something must’ve happened to Ian. I have to find him.”
“Are you crazy? What about the engagement party?” Serena frowned
“Deliver a message to Mrs. Sanders. Have her dismiss the guests.” With that, she sped out through the door.
Seeing this, Ron chased after Leah without hesitation.
……
Meanwhile, the guests were left waiting in the foyer.
Neither Leah nor Ian had made their appearance even when the clock struck six.
The guests were in an uproar.
“What’s going on? Wasn’t the party starting at 6? It’s way past that. Where’s Mr. Sanders?”
“Yeah. Speaking of which, I haven’t seen Mr. Sanders at all. He should’ve shown up early to entertain guests.”
“Does Mr. Sanders not want to get engaged? Did he run away?”
“Really?”
“Really. I came round the back and saw Ms. White leaving by herself in a hurry. I didn’t see Mr. Sanders.”
“Hahahaha, that’s what I’m telling you. Mr. Sanders is a young man with a promising future. Why would he ever marry used goods…”
“Shh… don’t you see him there?”
As soon as the man spoke, everyone followed his pointed gaze.
Han Howard was seated in the corner of the room. His expression was cold with his hands casually folded in his lap. He gave everyone around him the feeling that warned them not to approach.
Han, meanwhile, did not hear a word. His mind had gone blank
He hadn’t wanted to come.
He recalled the day when he and Leah were to be wed. His hatred for her was at its peak then and he had been too disgusted to look at her.
He’d forgotten how she looked.
By some morbid curiosity, he wanted to see what she looked like clad in a gorgeous dress under flashing lights.
He wanted to see her even if she was about to be someone else’s wife.
However, neither Ian nor Leah made their appearance even after six.
There was a slight furrow between his brow as he concluded that something was wrong.
Mrs. Sanders was also in a frenzy. She might not have wanted Ian to marry but he was still her son. There was nothing she could do.
That was when Serena approached Mrs. Sanders to brief her on the situation.
Mrs. Sanders’ brows knitted as she tried to reaffirm what Serena was saying. She could only suck in a breath and leave for the stage after seeing Serena stonily nodding.
The spotlight was cast down on Mrs. Sanders as she picked up the microphone and forced a smile.
“Dearest guests, I humbly apologize. It seems something has happened with Ms. White and my son. Today’s engagement party is officially canceled.” Mrs. Sanders could be considered a noblewoman. She was calm in the face of such an occasion.
An apologetic smile appeared on her face as she continued, “I am very sorry to have wasted everyone’s time. I will have the servants return the gifts everyone offered. I once again apologize for the inconvenience.”
When she finished, she walked off the stage with a scowl.
The guests were in an uproar, speculating on the reason for the engagement party’s cancellation.
Only one man remained seated with a placid expression. He had not spoken a single word.
After Mrs. Sanders left, the steward in charge of the engagement party stepped in to dismiss the guests.
Han straightened his suit and left for his car.
Ben Wright was waiting for him. When he noticed Han leaving the building, he apprehensively greeted his superior.
“Are you alright, Mr. Howard?” Ben blurted.
Han gave him a bewildered look. “Why wouldn’t I be alright?”
Ben was taken aback and answered in a low whisper, “I was simply concerned that you would be in a bad mood because of Ms. White’s engagement.”
Han frowned. “What did you just say?”
Ben quickly shook his head. “It’s nothing. Where will we be going now, Mr. Howard?”
“The office,” Han said without a second thought.
“Huh?” Ben froze up.
Han nodded and got into the car. “Have Ms. White’s office moved next to mine”
Ben was rendered speechless.
He, of course, knew who this ‘Ms.White’ was, but the crux of the problem was that Mr. Howard had gotten into a fight with Ms. White before. They were in the middle of a cold war. Han was even petty enough to have her kicked out of the office?
Why is he suddenly having her move next to him?
And by the looks of it, Mr. Howard seems to be…in a good mood?
Ben shook his head as he lamented to himself. Mr. Howard’s thoughts are truly impossible to fathom.
Leah left the hotel and hailed a cab.
Just as the door to the car was about to close, Ron yanked it open and slid into the seat without saying a word.
Leah’s brows were knitted together. “What are you doing?”
Ron spoke with absolute resolution. “I’m coming with you. What if something had really happened to him? Can you even hold up with your tiny frame?”
Leah pursed her lips. Ron was right.
If Ian were kidnapped or held at gunpoint, Ron’s skills would be far more useful.
She spoke to the driver. “To the Sanders residence, sir.”
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The driver glanced at Ron and Leah through the rearview mirror and flashed them a knowing smile.
“Are you a runaway bride, young lady?” Cab drivers had always been a nosy bunch. The sight of Leah’s torn dress and the handsome Ron Sanders by her side lit up his imagination.
Leah was wordlessly gaping like a fish. “…”
Ron, on the other hand, went with it. “Wow, you’re right. Since you know, you should get us out of here quick or they’ll drag us back in.”
A sense of purpose arose in the driver’s heart.
“Alas, there are too many star-crossed lovers who don’t find happiness. The sight of you two reminds me of my youth. Don’t worry. I won’t allow them to break the two of you up.” After he finished, he jammed his foot into the accelerator.
He sped off at the speed of sound. The cab felt as though it had transformed into a race car.
Leah gave Ron a look of great admiration. His ability to lie with such a straight face truly knew no bounds.
The car ride that was supposed to take twenty minutes had its journey drastically shortened. The driver had dropped them off within ten minutes.
Ron gave the driver a 100-dollar bill as he spoke, “Keep the change.”
The driver’s goodwill for them rose to greater heights when greeted by their generosity. He watched the two scurrying away and shouted at the top of his lungs, “Live your lives the way you want!”
Leah pushed open the gates to the Sanders residence.
The moment the gates shut behind them, the mansion fell silent. It was as if it were a deserted home.
“Are you home, Ian?” Leah raised her voice to call him out.
Silence was the only answer she received.
Leah felt uneased as she passed through the lush garden before stepping in through the door.
The parlor was empty with not a single soul in sight. Everything was kept neat. It didn’t seem like anyone had forced their way in.
Ron followed close behind her as he swept a glance through the empty room. “Doesn’t seem like anyone passed through. Is he not home?”
Leah shook her head. “We should look upstairs. He might be there. Let’s split up.”
She then ascended the steps.
She had visited the residence a few times before and knew where Ian’s room was located. Ron also lived within the residence’s grounds. It barely took them any effort to scour through the area.
Leah opened the doors one room after another, yet again and again, her hopes were dashed.
Ian was nowhere to be seen.
Both she and Ron weren’t subtle in their search for him, with doors slamming open and shut. Ian should’ve been found ages ago.
Leah shut a door once more as her eyes fell onto the guest room next to the study.
It was just as she expected. Ian was not in the mansion.
Ron came up to her. “I didn’t see him. There are only four guest rooms left that we haven’t searched. Should we keep looking?”
Leah’ nodded with a furrow between her brows. “Let’s keep going. If he’s not here…”
Before she could finish, however, the doorknob in the guest room next to the study began to rattle!
Both Leah and Ron heard it clear as day.
Joy flashed in her eyes as she rushed over to the guest room.
The handle twisted and the door to the guest room slowly opened from the inside.
Leah and Ron shot each other a look as they waited. Even though it had only been two seconds, she felt as if a century had passed.
The door finally opened.
The person behind the door wasn’t Ian. It was——
“Sasha?!” Leah stared incredulously at the woman clad in white cotton pajamas and slippers.
Sasha was shocked to see Leah for that split second and exclaimed, “Sarah? I thought it was Ian who came back. Why are you here?”
Leah frowned when she heard Sasha’s words.
“And why are you here?” Leah asked placidly.
Leah was no longer the same timid woman she had been two years ago who felt inferior to Sasha.
She had morphed into an independent woman. Sasha subconsciously clenched the doorknob in fear as Leah questioned her.
Sasha bit her lip and looked at Ron. “I had nowhere to go. It was Ian who allowed me to stay. He said I was free to stay for the time being. I didn’t mean to break you two up. I’m sorry.”
“So, you’ve been here in the Sanders residence all this time?” Leah asked once more.
Sasha nodded, confusion clear in her eyes. “Ian took me in because he felt sorry for me. Are you going to be angry with him, Sarah? Please don’t be. Ian’s a good man. I wish you both all the happiness.”
Leah felt disgusted.
Ian took her in because he felt sorry for her? Am I considered merciless if I kick her out then?
What right did she have to be angry if he was the one who decided to take her in?
She took a wager.
Ian met Sasha. But why didn’t he tell me a thing?
He seemed preoccupied a while back. Perhaps…he was thinking of ways to hide her from me?
Leah sucked in a breath. “You’ve been gone for two years. What happened with father back then… Why are you still here?”
“I had nothing to do with what happened to him, Sarah. I’m also a victim. I was knocked out cold. I was incarcerated when I came to. I also blame myself for the crimes my biological father committed, but he’s already in jail, isn’t he?” Sasha bit her lip. “Ian was worried you would be angry. That’s why he didn’t tell you about me being here.”
Sasha’s every word sounded as if she were trying to be in Leah’s good graces.
However, the implications in her words were clear.
“Oh, so?” The one who spoke wasn’t Leah but Ron.
He condescendingly looked down on Sasha, his gaze disdainful. “You know full well she hates you and yet here you are trying to suck up to her. What are you trying to do?”
Sasha turned pale at his words as resentment flashed in her eyes.
Why…does everyone only care about Sarah White?
What’s so great about her?!
Leah took a deep breath. Searching for Ian was her top priority. The matter with Sasha could be set aside for now.
So she frowned and gave Ron a look to signal him to shut up.
“Do you know where Ian is right now?” Leah asked Sasha.
Sasha looked confused. ” Wasn’t Ian with you for your engagement?”
That was when Leah’s phone began to ring.
Leah was shocked when she picked it up.
The screen indicated that it was Ian!