Chapter 568

The little guy woke up once in the middle of the night. So, Leanna fed him, changed his diaper, and then coaxed him back to sleep.

The heavy rain outside was still pouring and showed no signs of stopping.

She sat cross-legged on the edge of the bed as she stared blankly at the rainwater pitter-pattering outside while she was utterly lost in thought.

After a while, she stood up and quietly left the bedroom.

As she reached the doorway, Louis came out from another room and asked, "Where are you going?"

Leanna paused for a moment before saying, "I'm going downstairs to buy something. You can go back to sleep."

He nodded and looked outside at the pouring rain, but he didn't reveal her true intentions.

Leanna wore her shoes and added, "Can you watch the baby for me? He usually only wakes up once at night and shouldn't wake up again, but... I'll be back soon."

"I understand. You go ahead. Bring an umbrella with you."

She pursed her lips but didn't say anything more as she quickly opened the door and left.

When she arrived at the lobby, she walked for quite a distance before she could finally hail a cab at the intersection and went to the hospital.

Just as she approached the nurse's station to inquire about the situation, she heard Jonathan's voice behind her, "Miss McKinney."

Leanna took the elevator and inquired, "How is he doing?"

"President Pearson only came out of the operating room a short while ago. The anesthesia hasn't worn off yet, but you can rest assured that there is no danger to his life," said Jonathan.

She nodded faintly and stared at the rising floor numbers displayed on the screen.

He hesitated for a moment but decided to make one last ditch effort. "Miss McKinney, President Pearson didn't tell you about this because he didn't want you to worry—"

Leanna turned her head to look at him with an unchanged expression. "Do you know what your behavior is called right now?"

Jonathan was puzzled.

"You're in a difficult situation yourself, so stop meddling in other people's business," she replied.

He was rendered speechless by her harsh rebuttal and decided to keep his mouth shut.

When they arrived at the entrance to the ward, she did not go in but instead looked through the glass.

In her mind, she remembered the words that Aidan had said to her when she was hospitalized, as well as his birthday wish.

She chuckled to herself as she realized that he had probably known that he couldn't keep it a secret, so he tried to create ways for her to give himself a way out.

When Jonathan noticed that, he didn't stay, lest he disturbs her. So, he made himself scarce.



























































Leanna finally entered the ward after leaning against the wall for a while.

It was the first time she had seen Aidan in this state in so many years. He was pale as he lay on the hospital bed, looking completely different from his usual self.

Leanna's gaze fell on his right arm, which was wrapped in bandages, and she fluttered her eyes shut.

After a while, she turned around and left the room.

As she walked toward the elevator, a figure called out to her from behind, "Leanna."

She turned around to see that it was none other than Naomi. "Ms. Fletcher."

"It's still raining outside. Let Jonathan send you home," Naomi suggested.

After Naomi finished speaking, Jonathan immediately stepped forward.

Leanna hesitated for a moment before nodding.

She remained silent during the ride back as she stared out at the passing scenery through the car window.

After the earlier incident, Jonathan knew better than to speak, so he didn't strike up a conversation throughout the journey.

When they arrived at the apartment, she got out of the car, and he quickly assured her, "Don't worry, Miss McKinney. I won't tell President Pearson that you're staying here."

Leanna looked at him seriously before she responded apathetically, "Thank you."

"It's nothing. Don't mention it, Miss McKinney," he replied.

"I'm leaving. You can return."

In reality, she knew very well that it was unlikely that Aidan wouldn't investigate her whereabouts just because she told him not to.

It was already past 5.00AM when she returned.

She pushed open the bedroom door and saw Louis sitting by the bed, looking at the baby with gentle eyes.

"Why aren't you sleeping?" she asked.

"I can't sleep," he replied honestly.

"Okay, it's almost daylight, and you have to go to school. Get some rest," Leanna urged.

Louis stood up and walked over to her. "I asked for leave."

"Why did you ask for leave?" Leanna asked as she walked out of the bedroom and closed the door.

"It's not convenient for you to take care of the child alone. I'll help you find a new place," he replied.

Even though he didn't ask, he knew that she wouldn't be living with Aidan again in the short term.
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