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Chapter 192
"Yes," uttered Leanna.
"Okay. I'll pack it up for you now."
When Leanna came out, Zoe had already placed all the jewelry in a box.
Leanna had changed into a pair of sweater pants and a parka. She then picked up the box and said,
"Thanks. I'll be going down now."
Zoe snorted and hurriedly ran to the study, leaning against the window and looking down.
Sure enough, she saw the familiar Rolls-Royce.
Inside the car, Aidan tapped his knees lightly with his fingers and inquired leisurely, "What do you think
she will give me?"
Jonathan didn't know what to reply. The question was a fatal one, so he tentatively responded, "Could it
be that Mrs. Pearson is ready with the custom-made necklace?"
Aidan frowned in displeasure, seemingly dissatisfied with the answer. "Do you think she works that
fast?" he questioned.
Jonathan immediately agreed, "Probably not. Maybe, it's something else."
This time, Aidan kept quiet and waited patiently.
Ten minutes later, Leanna ran over with a cardboard box. She reached out and tapped on the glass
window.
He lowered the car window, but before he had time to speak, the cardboard box was already in his
arms.
Leanna apologized, "Sorry to keep you waiting for so long, President Pearson. You may go back now."
Aidan lowered his head to glance at it before asking, "What is this?"
She showed him a polite smile and waved at him before turning to leave.
When he opened the box and took a look inside, his face changed slightly, after which he immediately
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtraised his head and shouted, "Leanna Mckinney!"
Leanna pretended she heard nothing and quickly ran away.
Aidan looked at her back and gritted his teeth, anger boiling within him.
Jonathan sat in the front trying to stifle a laugh, so his face turned red instantly.
…
As soon as Leanna opened the door to her house, she saw Zoe leaning against the shoe cabinet with a
gossipy look.
She asked unnaturally, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
"Did you go on a date with that bast—Aidan tonight?"
Leanna immediately retorted, "No way?!"
"Then, why did he drop you home? Also, why would you dress as such?"
Her face slightly flushed as she was interrogated, so she stammered.
Zoe inched closer and observed her friend. "Did you guys do something intimate?"
"No!"
"Really? I don't believe you."
Leanna was rendered speechless. She was indeed guilty, but in order to prevent Zoe from asking any
more questions, she hurriedly made an excuse. "I'm going to take a shower."
Finishing her sentence, she hurried into the bathroom.
After taking a shower, Leanna opened the shutters of the bathroom and noticed that it started snowing
again outside at some point, and a thin layer of snow had accumulated on the branches of the trees.
The whole world was quiet, save for the sounds of snow falling.
After drying her hair, Leanna went out to find Zoe sitting on the couch waiting for her.
Thus, Leanna's plan to slip back into the bedroom failed.
She sat on the couch and coughed, "Zoe, it's not what you think. I—"
Zoe suddenly leaned closer to her, "Nana, let me ask you a question."
Leanna asked, "What?"
"Is there any chance for you and Aiden to reconcile?"
Leanna was taken aback by that question. "Why do you ask?"
"I noticed he's been looking for you quite often recently like he's bound to win you back," explained
Zoe. Grabbing a pillow and hugging it in her arms, she said earnestly, "I don't really mind who you will
be with for the rest of your life as long as you're happy, but…"
Leanna knew what she was worried about, so she smiled softly. "Aidan and I are impossible."
There were too many problems between them.
It could not be summed up with a simple divorce and another marriage.
Moreover, the also had a grudge against her.
Leanna continued, "I don't know what's been going on with him recently, but I'm sure he'll wear off over
a period."
Hearing that, Zoe finally breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. I'm worried that you will fall into the trap
again and return to that cage."
Although Aidan seemed to be more humane these days, especially to Leanna, the evil characteristics
of a b*stard were difficult to change. Besides, the Pearson household was outrageously chaotic.
Leanna patted her lap, got up, and reassured, "Don't worry. I know my limits."
Just as Leanna was about to return to her room, the doorbell suddenly rang.
She walked slowly to the door, and after having learned the lesson from the last time, she looked
through the peephole before opening the door.
"Mr. Daniel, it's pretty late now. What's the matter?"
Daniel lifted the cake in his hand and raised his eyebrows. "I bought this on the way back. I remember
your friend likes it."
Leanna turned her head and looked at Zoe, who had already stood up and looked at her expectantly.
Then, Leanna stepped aside and gestured. "Please, come in."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Thanks."
She closed the door, a little puzzled by Daniel's sudden visit.
After placing the cake on the coffee table, he took a seat on the single couch. "I'm really sorry to disturb
you at such late hours, but the owner of the cake shop said this should be eaten fresh. It won't be as
good tomorrow, and it's too much for myself, so I decided to share with you two."
Hearing that, Zoe offered him a beaming smile. "Don't worry about it! Neighbors are supposed to look
after each other. I won't reject your kindness!"
Daniel smiled. "I'm glad to hear that."
Leanna poured a glass of water from the kitchen and placed it in front of him.
After he thanked her, he asked, "Judging from what Miss Crossley said today, are you her friend, Miss
Mckinney?"
"She's not really a friend, but I had the honor to design a necklace for her before."
"I see."
Zoe didn't understand their conversation, so she inquired, "Miss Crossley? Did you meet Georgina
today?"
Leanna nodded. "I met her during dinner."
Zoe could not help but frown. "Did she act pretentious in front of you again?"
"Not really. She has a new boyfriend."
"I hope this isn't rude, but may I know what's your relationship with President Pearson?" inquired
Daniel.
For a moment, Leanna and Zoe did not answer him.
Raising his brows, Daniel apologized, "It seems that I asked an inappropriate question. Forgive me,
Miss McKinney. Pretend I didn't ask."
Leanna smiled and uttered lightly, "It's fine. He is my ex-husband."
"Oh, I see. I'm sorry for being nosy."
Zoe asked in a low voice, "Do you know Aidan?"
He replied, "I don't know him personally, but President Pearson is famous, so I have heard of him."
"Then, how did you know Georgina?"
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