Love's Change of Heart

Chapter 87

Meanwhile, at the community hall, everyone else had arrived save for the one to whom the empty seat next to Leanna's belonged.

Wendy said, "Hey, what's the matter with Harry? Is he stuck in traffic or something?" Then, she turned to look at Leanna. "Leanna, I forgot to bring my cell phone with me. Why don't you call Harry up and ask him where he is?" she suggested while throwing a meaningful look at the latter.

Leanna was rendered speechless. That's too obvious, Ms. Shaffer.

Naomi let out a quiet sigh. "I'll make the phone call."

Wendy gave her a push. "What's wrong with you, Naomi? Oh, right, it suddenly occurs to me that there are two dishes left in the kitchen. Come on, let's hurry and bring them over," she said while dragging Naomi away.

Obviously, the other neighbors at the table had communicated with Naomi about this in advance. "Just give Harry a buzz, Leanna. The food will get cold in a while."

"Yeah, that's right! Ask him where he is now."

Leanna let out a sigh. Just as she was about to take out her phone, Harry's voice suddenly rang beside her. "It's not necessary, everyone. Sorry to keep you guys waiting."

A middle-aged woman asked, "Harry, why—" Then, seeing another person standing behind him, she broke off mid-sentence.

Harry immediately introduced Aidan, saying, "This is President Pearson. You guys have met him yesterday, right?"

"Oh, my, how could we forget about President Pearson? He's even more good-looking than the celebrities on TV!"

Pearson. Sorry that we didn't greet you yesterday because you were quite far away. You look so young, President Pearson. Do you have a

on, President Pearson, have a seat. You're

started talking at once, even the residents who weren't seated at Leanna's table learned of Aidan's arrival, and they

heart in his mouth right away, fearing that Aidan would be annoyed by such a huge commotion. He stole a glance at the latter's expression, only to see that the latter was fine. Instead of getting impatient as he had imagined, the latter looked as impassive as ever. Still, bigwigs of high standing like Aidan were usually unpredictable and volatile. Fearing that the man's patience would reach its end, Harry dared not tarry for too long, so he persuaded everyone

a little, someone came over and suggested, "President Pearson, this table is full. We still have an empty seat over there. Why

an impassive voice, "I came with Mr. Mills, so I'll sit at the

was obvious from the jackets they had left in their seats that these seats were taken. In other words, there was only one empty seat left at the table. Without thinking much of it, Harry gave up his

Leanna suddenly rose from her seat. "Take my seat, Harry. I'll—" However, before she could finish her sentence, she was silenced by

No, it's not necessary,

the middle-aged woman seated on Harry's left stood up. "Take my seat, Harry.

seating arrangement was finally confirmed. When Aidan sat down, Leanna felt uneasy all over and quietly moved

with the dishes. When they saw Aidan sitting there, Naomi involuntarily paused in her tracks for a second, whereas Wendy was startled for a moment before coming forward and greeting

on the round table with her usual expression before

Wendy was sitting on her right. However, sitting between the gloomy mother and son made her feel even worse than being

who were seated at the table dared not speak to Aidan due to his standing and his dignified air, but Wendy was different. She was famous throughout the blocks for her warm hospitality, so she began chatting with him

stumped for a moment. Then, he replied,

replied, "He he, that's great. Aidan, let me

follow the normal course of things? How could you

an emotionless voice rang beside her. "I

female neighbor asked, "You're so good-looking, Aidan.