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“What is it?” Jane asked.
Leah said, “I’ve thought about it. I can’t keep depending on you. I want to get a job.”
Jane was surprised when she heard that. She smiled softly and said, “You don’t have to
worry about this. We might not be as wealthy as the Howard family, but we are more than
capable to support you.”
Leah shook her head. In some aspects, she was as stubborn as Gordon. “I want to do
something for myself.”
Jane sighed. “If that’s what you want, we respect your choice. Have you thought of what
you want to do?”
“Not yet.”
“If that’s the case, why don’t you work for your dad?”
“Okay.”
After a short conversation, Jane left. Leah looked at her back from behind, feeling warm
and fuzzy in her heart. This finally feels like family.
Her former father, Charlie Parridge, immersed himself in gambling. He abused and cursed
her every day. Leah could only feel depressed whenever she recalled her past.
The next day, Gordon invited Han for dinner with the White family. At the same time, he
invited the Sanders family for helping them a lot when they were in trouble.
Ian and Mrs. Sanders were the first to arrive. As soon as they entered the house, Ian asked
Jane, “Mrs. White, where’s Sarah?”
“Ian, are you looking for me?” Leah came downstairs and happened to hear him.
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and completely ignored Sasha standing behind Leah. Sasha’s eyes flashed with
resentment upon his reaction.
“I have good news for you.”
“What is it?”
“Do you remember the last time I told you that my friend’s father was about to hold a
concert?”
“Yes, I remember,” Leah nodded and asked, “What about it? Do you have any news?”
Ian smiled happily. “Of course! He’s looking for a violinist, and he asked me to bring you to
Saint Ville at the end of this month.”
“Really? Thank you so much, Ian!” Leah thanked him gratefully.
Ian blushed slightly. He waved his hand and replied, “Don’t mention it. If he chooses you,
it’s because you’re capable. I’m sure you’ll be fine.”
Leah chuckled shyly when she heard that.
Looking at the two of them chatting happily, Sasha’s heart was filled with jealousy. She
rushed over and inserted herself between them. “Ian, is your friend’s father looking for a
pianist? I think I can try it too!”
“Too bad, he’s not, “Ian shook his head and uttered coldly. “I don’t think Mrs. White would
allow you to go. You’d better stay at home.”
Sasha was speechless.
Once again, Ian focused his gaze on Leah. “It’s decided then. I’ll pick you up next Sunday.”
Leah smiled and thanked him.
Gordon entered the villa while talking with Han. As soon as Han entered, he instinctively
looked at Leah. However, when he noticed how laid back she seemed, he frowned.
“What are you guys talking about?”Jane, who rarely saw Leah laughing, came into the
house behind the two men.
Leah quickly stood up. The moment she noticed Han, the smile on her face dissipated.
“Nothing.”
Han pursed his lips upon her reaction.
After dinner, Ian got up and left. A few minutes after he walked out, it suddenly began to
rain.
Seeing the rain, Sasha jumped up from the couch. “I’ll bring an umbrella to Ian!” After
that, she took an umbrella and quickly left.
“That silly girl,” Jane chuckled and said.
Looking at the heavy rain, Leah remembered that Han did not bring an umbrella with him.
She recalled the last time it was raining heavily and he did not bring an umbrella, he fell
sick with a fever for two days. She sighed, and by the time she realized what she was
doing, she was already out of the house with an umbrella.
Han was sheltering from the rain in the gazebo. He was not prepared because he did not
expect the rain, and he could only wait in the gazebo for the rain to stop.
Soon, he saw a black umbrella appear amid the heavy rain. The person who was holding it
was Leah. Although she looked somewhat reluctant, she walked to the gazebo, closed the
umbrella, and handed it to Han. “It’s raining heavily. Use this.”
Han paused for a few seconds and chuckled suddenly. Leah was surprised because he
always looked so stern. She felt smitten when she saw him smile.
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“You only took one umbrella along with you,” Han said. “If you give it to me, how are you
going back?”
Leah blushed in embarrassment. She was so anxious that she totally forgot about that.
Han opened the umbrella. “Let’s go, I’ll send you back.”
Leah turned her head away awkwardly. “No need, I can go back by myself…” Before she
could finish, Han dragged her arm and brought her close.
Even though the gazebo was near the villa, Leah thought it was a long journey. She stole a
sideways glance at Han. He did not have any expression on his face.
“What are you looking at?” He suddenly asked.
Leah panicked and retracted her gaze. “Nothing.”
After a moment of silence, she continued, “Thank you for what happened in the Lamere
family.”
Han scoffed, “You don’t have to thank me. I was only trying to help the White family.”
Leah was silent again. She should not have borne high hopes. After all, the person he liked
was Molly, so how would he go against Molly for her sake?
Leah entered the villa. Looking at her back, a thought flashed through Han’s mind. It was
the same feeling again.
After returning to the Howard residence, Han put the umbrella aside and opened the door.
Ever since that woman left, the Howard residence became gloomy.
“You’re back!” Shyanne exclaimed as she stepped out of the room. “Where did you go?”
Han ignored her question and walked upstairs.
“You went to visit the White family, didn’t you?” Shyanne continued to pester him. She
reminded him angrily, “Brother, don’t forget about tomorrow!”
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