Chapter 85

Stop Doing Pointless Stuff It was 12.00PM and Leanna went to the kitchen to lend Naomi a helping hand while the latter was making lunch. Naomi said, “Just wait outside. Why squeeze in here when there’s not enough space?” Leanna asked with a smile, “Ms. Fletcher, could you make more of the stew?” “Why? Could you finish that much of it?” “Well…” Leanna’s eyes flickered. “My friend would like to have some, too. I’ll bring it to him later.” Naturally, Naomi knew which ‘friend’ that Leanna was referring to. Instead of giving an answer, she merely added some more water to the stew, saying impassively, “As you wish.” Leanna suppressed a smile. “In that case, Ms. Fletcher, I’ll be waiting outside.” “Uh-huh,” Naomi mumbled. A smile curved Leanna’s lips for a moment as she sat in the yard while resting her chin in one hand. At last, she found out who Aidan had inherited his tendency to say one thing and mean another from. After lunch, she went leisurely to the hotel while carrying the thermos Naomi had left in the kitchen. Jonathan led her to the door to Aidan’s room, saying, “Miss McKinney… President Pearson may refuse to see you at the moment.” He refuses to see anyone, let alone her, he thought. Leanna replied, “It’s okay. I just want to talk to him for a second. If he really doesn’t want to see me, then never mind.” He nodded.

 

thought Leanna. After a few minutes, she said with disappointment, “President Pearson, since you’re so unwilling to see me, I’ll be leaving for a place no one could find to get out of your sight and your mind—” Before she could finish her sentence, the closed door before her suddenly

 
 

 

moment. Then, he said, “Wait a minute.” She kept smiling as she looked back. “Is there anything else, President Pearson?” His eyes darted sideways to his room. Then, he turned around and went inside. Leanna curled her lips and

 

two?” “Leanna, could you mind your own business first before advising someone else?” “I—” He said coldly, “If you think everything can be explained and forgiven with the word ‘misunderstanding,’ how about I have Jethro brought to you right now?” She was instantly lost for words. Never mind, this is none of my business in the first place. I just thought of giving it a try because I feel that Ms. Fletcher has taken so much care of me these days, she thought. Still, before she left, she couldn’t help but mutter in

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