Love's Change of Heart

Chapter 7

"I know you have suspicion that I'm up to something, but as I've mentioned previously, I'm willing to write a covenant. You can even hire a lawyer and cameraman to witness and record the entire process when we sign the divorce paper. That will be enough to prove that I'm the one who's asking for it without demanding a single penny from you."

Leanna's determined stance quelled Aidan as he pursed his lips into a thin line.

"Or… are you afraid that I'll bring up the divorce to ruin your family's name? You can put your worries to a rest because I, Leanna McKinney, promise that I will never take advantage of you on this matter. I'll be damned if I break my promise."

A couple of minutes later, he finally responded, "How am I supposed to believe in you?"

A vexed Leanna huffed, "What do you want me to do then? Is it your wish to see your wife and mistress on good terms? Aidan Pearson, I'm telling you, I'd rather die than raise someone else's child."

Aidan merely snorted at that. Without words, she knew well that he communicated contempt as he was certain that she was no less different from Mia, deeming her to be in no position to comment about others.

When she was about to give her last-ditch effort, he piped up, "I'm going on a business trip tomorrow. Let's talk after I'm back."

Leanna smiled instantly. "That's not a problem. I'll wait no matter how long it takes. Just inform me once you're back."

As her attitude did a one-eighty, his face dimmed before heading upstairs. What a shameless woman!

Time flew as Leanna sent the designs to Harvey just as when the one-week deadline was approaching. On the night of that very same day, he sent her a text that his boss had approved of it and she was required to come over tomorrow to sign the contract.

While reading his message, she heaved a sigh of relief as she was afraid that her work would not meet their standard.

This project of Lux Jewelry had been going on for a while now. Ever since they had decided to release their first collection, a designer was all that they needed.

Now that Leanna would be coming onboard, they wished to see some advances in its progress because the company's anniversary was just one month ahead. In conjunction with the celebratory occasion, the magazine intended to hold a press conference to announce their brand to the press.

Aside from Leanna's necklace, the other mainstay products included the bracelet and ring. Once the drafts were approved by the magazine, they could proceed with the refinement prior to the production.

Therefore, it would be hectic to finish everything within a month; they were left with not much time.

In order to not ruin the press conference, Leanna was always on her toes as she had been sketching at home besides choosing the materials for the jewelry.

She needed to make the final product herself before sending it to the factory for mass production after the press conference. Thus, she was so busy that she had forgotten about the divorce, let alone knowing of Aidan's return. Regardless of the circumstances, he did not contact her this whole time.

rest, Leanna set down the pencil when her phone atop the table vibrated. Her brows knitted tightly the moment she realized that

to sit for the SAT next year. We need some

"How much is it?"

the amount… The tuition fees are very expensive. Why don't you give me

calm. "First of all, Louis will be taking the exam this year; secondly, he's the top scholar in town, so he doesn't need tuition; lastly, I've never heard of

schemes were seen through like a glass, Jethro was livid. "Enough of the

"I'm broke."

you got your rich husband. Thirty thousand means

No matter how rich he is, it has nothing to do with me. Besides, we've signed the divorce papers, so I have

to divorce? Have you even discussed it with me? Even if you have divorced, he will give you half of his assets. There's no way that you have nothing! Leanna McKinney, are you going to let your father rot to death?! Transfer

Not even a cent." Having said that, she ended the call right

for money? Don't give it to him matter what he says. He went to gamble again lately and ended up owing a few thousands. He's hiding somewhere at the

planning to give

thousands worth of debt, she had mentioned

easily; he had been trying to deceive her all these years by lying that he needed surgery

would ignore him, she would never ignore the issue when it came to Louis. Consequently, the siblings had fallen for his ruse twice. Now

of which university you want to

"Yeah."

abroad? I still have enough money to

from their toxic father, so that Louis would not be stuck in the gutter like she

to stay in the country. I'm not going

silent sigh. "You can pick wherever you want.

I can earn it on my own." Louis suddenly asked, "Has he been

a while when Aidan was brought into the topic.

tongue for a moment as though the announcement was not a surprise to him.

hands and legs to fend for

hanging up the call, Leanna went out of her room to see a pale Zoe slumping on the couch wearily. "Zoe, what's wrong? Are you not feeling

head while wheezing, "I'm on my menstruation. I'll

I'll buy a hot water bottle and