Chapter 183 Even Grass Is Worth More Than Overdue Affections Elijah could tell that Leanna's mind was wandering when they were in the restaurant.

Softly, he asked, "Do you not enjoy the food tonight, Leanna?"

Upon hearing this, she snapped back to reality and flashed him an apologetic smile.

"That is not it.

It is my problem.

The food is delicious." She didn't know if it was because she had hugged Carly's baby today that she had been rather dispirited the entire afternoon.

She couldn't help having her mind drift off to the possibility of her own child being as tiny, soft, and cute if she had given birth then.

Headded hot water to her cup.

"No, I am the problem," he said.

"I must have scared you by saying that last night." Elijah did think that he had been a little abrupt after he went home and thought aboutit. But then, he had no reason to go back on his own words since Leanna had already agreed. Lips pursed, she began, "Elijah, I actually—" He smiled and finished her sentence for her, "I am aware that the reason why you agreed to meet me was that you were angry with Aidan." She was slightly startled when she heard his words, but she didn't deny it.

All she said was, "I am sorry." "It is alright.

I am happy I can help you this way." Elijah then continued, "Leanna, I don’t know if it's appropriatefor me to say this, but I always thought that you had lived a good life in the past few years.

I thought that you might have already gotten married to Zayn after graduation, but all I got was news ofhis engagement with Anna." "I felt conflicted the moment I heard the news.

I was secretly happy on one hand but on the other, I couldn't help but wonder about what happened between the two of you andwhat you must have felt at that time.

I have never thought about

being able to see that you were well from

to fade

out last night that life these few years hasn't been easy on you." The corners of Leanna's lips raised aftershe heard that,

least, I am happy now. The rest are all things of

had never spoken about the pain she was going

girlthat was constantly swarmed by boys since the time when they were

no matter if the boys were giving her gifts or invitingher to meals.

she stayed at the most besides the school, it was also where she

that one day he was passing

was probably the day she was receiving her salary. She took out some from her bag and gave it to

wanted to rob her of all the money inher envelope. He remembered how firm her tone was when she warned, "This is Louis' and my living

can't give it to you." The man proceeded to curse her out, but her expression remained unchanged. Judging from the wordsthe man scolded her with, he most probably was her father. After the man was

counting the goods with a focused and serious expression on her face. Just as he was about to step forward, Zayn had come to her and called her by her name. Her smile when she turned around was so bright Elijah stopped in his tracks before he took a few steps back. From that moment on, he had resigned himself to the fate that he would never be the one beside her in his life, and he could only watch from a distance. But now that he had his opportunity again, Elijah wanted to take that first step he didn't have the courage to back then. He began to speak, but a

President Parker." Aidan didn't think he was intruding at all as he

a casual tone, he suggested, "Let's share a

you won't mind, President

you dinner tonight." He only

to take themenu from the waiter, ordered some food, and added, "Also, get me a chicken noodle soup." Just when the waiter was about to say that

"Alright,” he interrupted.

"Add cilantro in the soup," Aidan replied. "Please wait for a moment,

have the kitchen prepare your orders now." After the manager left, Leanna got up while she

to Elijah, "I am done

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