Chapter 57

Leanna was about to leave, and then she saw Anna coming to her. Goddammit. Is everyone in their family a stalker?

Anna approached Zayn, ignoring Leanna. "Why didn't you take my call, Zayn?"

Zayn was a gentle soul, but even he was annoyed by Anna's incessant stalking. Over the last couple of days, no matter where he went, she would appear not long after for some reason. He said coldly, "Miss Pearson, I don't want you in my sights. Get it?"

Anna's face fell and she glared at Leanna. "It's because of her, isn't it? You were nicer to me before you came back. That b*tch—"

"Enough!" Zayn stood up. "Anna, stop acting like a child! I've had enough of your tantrums!"

"Tantrums? But we've met each other's parents! We'll be engaged sooner or later! I should—"

He replied coldly, "I'll never get engaged with you. Please know your place, Miss Pearson. You don't want to embarrass your family."

Before Anna could answer, Aidan said coldly, "I see you hate being disturbed as well. So, why are you doing the same thing to Leanna, Mr. Barnett?"

The voice of Aidan made Leanna's heart skip a beat. He's here? Since when? And how much did he hear?

Anna was about to bristle, but she calmed down. "Hi, Aidan," she whispered.

Aidan gazed at her before he turned his attention to Zayn.

Zayn pursed his lips and stared at him as well.

Jonathan was standing far, far away, but he could still feel sparks flying in the air.

Zayn said, "I thought you already divorced her, Mr. Pearson. Why are you here? Do you have something in mind?"

Aidan said nothing. He licked his lips as the look in his eyes changed.

I even jump into this feud anyway? And why'd Aidan show up out of nowhere? Leanna

Zayn looked away. "Okay."

to chase after them, but Aidan hissed, "Hold it

"But Aidan…" She was in a

final warning. Don't insult Leanna and don't give


went around her

remained silent for a moment and bade goodbye, "I'll be

her. "Please consider

that you're still on my side even now, but a lot has happened over the years. Sometimes I wish

asked,

had no answer

for him as any. He smiled because he could finally let go.

long time later, she said,

place after they went their separate ways. She texted her a few times, but Zoe did not answer.

leaned against the car window,

it all the way. She was still thinking about Zayn's question and almost missed a step on the staircase. By the time

passcode ever since she found out about Anthony's affair. They unlocked the door with her fingerprint the night before, so she did not know what the

doorbell a few times to

She took her phone out and was about to call Zoe, but

her eyes widened in disbelief. "What

eyes while he held both her wrists with one hand and raised her chin with the other. Then, he squinted. "Zayn didn't give you a ride

hell is he talking about? Leanna struggled to break free.

have taken you home

"Why you—hmmph!"

pressed his lips against hers

not escape his grasp. She was too weak. Is

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