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."

darkened for

sigh as well. She said to Harry, "This kind of thing can't

spirits when he returned to his

but he even laced his long fingers with hers little by little so that their fingers interlocked. She turned to glare at him, but he merely raised his eyebrows

all over; she realized that Aidan had no intention of releasing his grip on her hand at

the gathering, the neighbors said goodbye to each other and left. Pulling himself together with some difficulty, Harry said, "President Pearson, let me see

necessary. You seem unwell, so you should go back and have a good

tugged on her left hand

Aidan added, "I'd like to stroll around a little. I

had finally heaved a sigh of relief, was stupefied to hear this. Who the hell agreed

no right to do

sideways at the person, who looked extremely reluctant, sitting

the shoulder. "Leanna,

a smile and gave a hollow laugh. "Is that so? I

added, "Thank you for your

quite good

they left the community hall, only a row of streetlights could be seen along the river outside. Walking ahead silently with her head down, Leanna just wanted to reach the other end

his hand in his trouser pocket while following her unhurriedly

familiar with the neighborhood yet. Just look

get someone here who's

you

"I was talking about my wife, Miss McKinney. Why would you