I'm Sorry My Love Novel

Chapter 625 Lost Any Utility Value

Leanna paused. "Are you saying that someone intentionally sent her to Highside?"

Aidan nodded and slowly said, "The Woodley Family was eager to make Charlotte marry Lachlan. Moreover... That's why it wasn't easy for her to leave Jamesdon. However, we happened to be returning to Highside."

After hearing that, she knew what he had left out.

There was an unwritten rule in the Woodleys that stated family members could never leave Jamesdon. Charlotte, the granddaughter of Philip Woodley, was restrained from leaving Jamesdon by various means, no matter what methods she used.

After thinking momentarily, Leanna asked, "Are those who assisted her the same people who conspired with Sienna?"

Aidan shook his head and explained, "No. Setting aside the various internal struggles within the Woodley Family, the two most obvious forces now are Lachlan and those who oppose him. Those who oppose him will inevitably need the help of the Woodley Family's elders if they want to get his position."

Then, she interjected, "Charlotte's grandfather is currently the most prestigious elder in the Woodley Family. If they want his help, they certainly won't lay a hand on Charlotte, right?"

"Exactly. Moreover, everyone knows Charlotte's identity. Even if Lachlan wants to sit firmly in the position of the head of the Woodley Family, he must marry her, let alone other people. As long as he marries her, he will get the full support of her family."

"Since she had already left Jamesdon and arrived in Highside, even if she returns, she will lose any utility value as long as word of her leaving Jamesdon spreads," Leanna said.

Aidan's lips curved slightly. "Smart."

After a while, she started to get a handle on things and remarked, "So, the person who helped her come to Highside was Lachlan."

"Lachlan has been refusing this marriage, but the Woodleys' elders are unwilling to compromise. Although he can stabilize his position by marrying Charlotte, he is also restrained by those people," Aidan explained. "Initially, the elders agreed to bring my mother back to the Woodley Family. However, they were subtly displeased because they felt Lachlan violated the family's rules. Although Philip didn't say anything, it was clear that he was also unhappy. Nevertheless, his primary concern is the position of the head of the Woodley Family. As long as Charlotte and Lachlan get married, he can turn a blind eye. However, he didn't expect his granddaughter to break the family's rules."

"So, that's why Lachlan sent Charlotte to Highside?" Leanna asked.

"Yes."

Lachlan wishes to abolish the Woodley Family's old family rules but faces significant opposition. If bringing Naomi back to the Woodley Family is the first step, then sending Charlotte to Highside is the second step. Now, Charlotte's family must have been outraged. Leanna felt that the situation in Jamesdon was far from over. She wondered how he would resolve the problem. Then, she rolled down the car window and yawned.

Seeing that, Aidan asked, "Tired?"

She replied, "A little bit."

"We still have half an hour left. Do you want to take a nap?"

After hearing that, she shook her head. "Are you going back to the office?"

He paused before saying, "No, why?"

"Nothing. There's so much work piling up at the office. I assumed you'd go straight there."

"With so much work piled up, one more night won't make a difference."

Leanna was speechless after hearing that. It makes sense.

Half an hour later, the car stopped in front of the building where she rented her apartment. Then, she exited the car and looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar place, suddenly feeling like it had been ages since she was last there. She went up the stairs and entered the password to open the door. As she entered, the house was bright and clean. It looks like Zoe came over to clean regularly. Leanna checked the time and saw it was already late, so she didn't tell Zoe they had arrived and decided to wait until the following day.

When she closed the door, Aidan's phone rang, and Jonathan was calling.

She knew that Aidan had to deal with Charlotte's affairs and yawned. "I'll take a shower first."

When he heard that, he replied, "Okay." Afterward, he walked to the balcony with his phone.

She went to the bedroom to get her clothes and headed to the bathroom. She had been sketching out design ideas while they were in flight, and she had not slept, so she was utterly worn out. So, she tied her hair up and quickly showered before coming out.

When Leanna passed the living room, she saw Aidan still on the phone. So, she didn't say anything and drowsily returned to the bedroom. She immediately fell asleep with her head on the pillow.

After a while, she felt the bed sink slightly, and someone hugged her. She also smelled the fragrance of the shower gel she used. Suddenly, she woke up and asked, "Why are you here?"

He was taken aback by that question and replied softly, "Where else would I be if not here?"

"Your home is next door. Shouldn't you go back—"

Aidan patted her back and said, "You're still half asleep. Go back to sleep."

Leanna stayed silent and ignored him.

Perhaps it was because she had returned to the Highside, but she slept soundly and awoke to a brilliantly shining sun.

She reached out to grab her phone, and a man beside her said, "It's eleven. You should get up now."

Leanna sat up slowly and looked at the man on the couch. "Didn't you go to the company?"