Love's Change of Heart

Chapter 88

"Ms. Shaffer, I—"

"Listen to me first, Leanna." Wendy's expression was grave. "I've known since you moved here that you had a rough time, but there are some things that Naomi and I dare not mention lest you get upset, so we never touched upon the subject. Still, as you know, I'm a person who speaks my mind, and there are a few things that I can't help but say," she continued. Then, after pausing for a moment, she commented, "That ex-husband of yours is really an *sshole."

Upon hearing this, Leanna was rendered speechless, whereas Aidan was puzzled.

Just as Wendy was about to continue, Naomi touched her arm to signal her to stop. However, the former said, "Don't stop me, Naomi. Now that I've brought up the subject, I have to finish saying what I want to say. Leanna, just forget about that guy and cherish the one before you."

Sensing the chilly aura emanating from the person next to her, Leanna quickly said, "You got the wrong idea, Ms. Shaffer. I-It's not what you think it is. He and I divorced amicably."

"Divorced amicably? That's bullsh*t! Even if you two are divorced, you're still pregnant with a baby, yet your ex-husband leaves you to fend for yourself! Say, is this even humane? Anyone with a bit of conscience wouldn't have let you leave your hometown and come all the way here while being pregnant. Not only do you have no one to rely on for support, but you have no one to turn to for the injustices you suffered."

Leanna felt that her head was going to explode. "Really, Ms. Shaffer, I—"

Wendy let out a sigh while continuing to hold her hand. "Leanna, don't force yourself to smile anymore. I've been through this before, so I know how you feel," she said. Then, she continued, "Come over, Harry."

Harry stood up and came between them.

Wendy held Leanna's hand in one hand while taking Harry's hand with the other. "Both of you are good kids. Trust me, Leanna. Harry is reliable, and he loves you sincerely. He'll surely take good care of you."

Seeing that she had set the mood, Harry took advantage of the situation and said, "Leanna, I really don't mind your past. I know that you might not know much about me yet, but it's okay. I just hope that you'll give me a chance to prove my feelings for you."

Leanna looked somewhat stunned without saying a word.

Thinking that she had tacitly agreed to it, Wendy was about to put their hands together, but Leanna suddenly retracted hers. "Sorry, b-but I think I can't."

eyes darkened for a

a sigh as well. She said to Harry, "This kind

in low spirits when he returned to

the table while Harry was talking. Not only that, but he even laced his long fingers with hers little by little so that their fingers interlocked. She turned to glare at him,

over; she realized that Aidan had no intention of releasing his grip on her hand at all. What's the matter with this *sshole's

of the gathering, the neighbors said goodbye to each other and left. Pulling himself together with some difficulty, Harry

impassively, "It's not necessary. You seem unwell, so you should go back and have a

left hand and finally pulled it

"I'd like to stroll around a little. I just need

relief, was stupefied to hear this. Who the hell

but he found that he had no right to

Harry left, Aidan looked sideways at the person, who looked extremely reluctant, sitting

patted Leanna on the shoulder. "Leanna, Aidan's calling

and gave a hollow laugh.

added, "Thank you for your company,

quite good at pretending, thought

hall, only a row of streetlights could be seen along the river outside. Walking ahead silently with her head down, Leanna

following her unhurriedly from behind.

I'm not very familiar with the neighborhood yet. Just look around as you please, President Pearson. Or would you

here who's

"Didn't you

slowly retorted, "I was talking about my wife, Miss McKinney.