Love's Change of Heart

Chapter 76

It took Leanna a week to settle down.

Even though it was a small city and less vibrant than Highside with its bright lights, it had not been urbanized, which allowed it to retain the uniqueness of a small town.

When she gave Zoe a call, Zoe was surprised and didn't understand why Leanna would suddenly skip town.

Leanna had always wanted to live in a place where no one knew her after her divorce, but her plans were delayed by matters that kept cropping up. If it hadn't been for this time where Aidan gave her the opportunity to flee, she might not have been able to make such a decision.

It's lovely here. Not only is the atmosphere fresher here, the people are friendly and warm too.

She had also agreed with Harvey that if there were any issues at work, they would communicate via telephone. She was only in charge of producing her artwork and sending it to him via email.

It was just that Leanna had no idea how long this period of serenity would last because she was well aware that it was a piece of cake for Aidan to locate her current whereabouts.

Aidan was not ruthless toward her, probably because his conscience had finally triggered a sense of kindness in him.

She loved heading to the river and sitting on the bench every afternoon until it was sunset before she would make the slow return home.

Her landlord was an older woman with a quirky personality. She was obviously in her 40s to 50s, but loved to dress like she was a senior citizen. She was aloof and hated smiling while having the habit of reading the financial newspapers every morning.

Leanna was curious, but never had the courage to ask. The landlord lived on the first floor while she was on the second, so it was rather evident that they did not wish to disturb each other.

When she returned, she shouted in the direction of the house, "Ms. Fletcher, I bought a bouquet of flowers. Is there any vase for me to use?"

An indifferent female voice sounded from inside. "You can search it for yourself in the yard."

As there were many assorted bottles and vases at the small yard, Leanna was able to locate a suitable vase to store her flowers. After watering them, Naomi walked out with a tray. "Your meal is waiting for you inside. Help yourself."

Leanna broke into a smile. "Thank you."

disturb each other when they signed the tenancy agreement, Naomi would still prepare an

lips and praised, "Ms.

are the

it's delicious, though." Then, Leanna took a sip of the chicken soup. "I disagree with whoever

dishes that I have cooked is akin to eating tree leaves. I never

enough to render Leanna speechless. Such a description deserves a beating. Then, she casually asked, "Does your

while before she answered, "I haven't

son were to sample

to speak well of people.

parents and children. Even if there is some kind of misunderstanding, it can be resolved

no mother who didn't want the best for her

you know?" came

"I just know."

run from home? Did you have an argument with your parents or

was enough to make Leanna pause for a few

Naomi turned away. "If you don't want to talk about it,

my brother. I was only a few years old at that time, so

chicken soup. "Alright, I

as Leanna rested in bed and observed the moonlight, she couldn't sleep

took out a card from her drawer and hesitated for a long time before she finally made the

was only when she wanted to cut the call that the line was answered. With a gentle voice, she greeted, "It's me,

if he

resisted his usual sarcasm to tentatively say, "President Pearson, I'm aware of our agreement, but I am serious with

"Beg me for what?"

and answered, "I know it's a shameless request, but