Begging For A Reconciliation

There was a knock at the door just as the duo was caught in a deadlocked. Ron said in relieved, “There you are! I went to the ward to look for you but didn’t find anyone. I knew you would come here.”

“Yeah.” Leah nodded and turned to face Ron as she continued, “I’m here to see if he’s all right.”

Leah instinctively explained to Ron even though there was no need to. She was reminded of Han and immediately turned to face the man. Sure enough, Han’s face sank as soon as Leah finished her explanation.

“Of course there’s a need to pay a visit. After all, he almost gave his life trying to save you. You are very courageous, Mr. Howard,” Ron said warmly. Han lifted his head with a blank expression and did not respond to Ron’s remarks.

Ron walked into the ward and frowned slightly as he spoke to Leah. “It’s late, let me send you back to your ward. You need to have a good rest too.”

Leah nodded her head in agreement and followed Ron out of the ward. When she reached the doorstep, she turned to look at Han. However, the man did not try to convince Leah to stay as he refused to let down his pride in front of Ron.

Han sat on the bed in his blue-white checkered hospital gown, looking frail and weaker than usual. It was a stark contrast to his usual domineering aura and muscularity. He did not notice Leah was looking at him as he was staring out of the window, alone with his thoughts. Leah could not help but to feel sorry for him when she saw his lonely back.

Leah’s line of sight and patted her gently on the head. He urged, “What are you looking

turned around and left

hospital and sobbed uncontrollably when

would send someone to investigate the matter and discover that she, too, had been kidnapped along with Han. Given her temperament, Molly

eyes had turned bloodshot. Leah and Ron were having their meal along the corridor. To Leah’s surprise, Molly did not lash out at her when she passed. She instead gave Leah a death stare before stomping out in

peace as Molly had not caused Leah any trouble. Han had also not visited her since then. It was as if his previous words had been a dream. Leah

asleep. She quietly sat by his bed and observed as he slept with his back facing her. She studied his tall and sharp nose and his visibly thinned back.

you ordered Molly to stay away from me. I’m thankful for your help. I thought long and hard about what you said that day. I’m not sure if you realized both of us have changed. I think it’s best that we lead our separate lives from now on. Something bad always happens whenever we are

Han gradually opened his eyes after the woman was gone. His eyes were

hand, remembered the incident. After she was discharged, he assured, “Don’t

frowned and replied, “But we didn’t manage to

woman a reassuring look and gently said, “I have my

perplexed at Han’s inaction as the man was well-aware of Shawn’s character. She decided not to dwell on the