Love's Change of Heart

Chapter 91

Leanna clenched her teeth. Now what? Am I not even a human being in his eyes? However, before she could make a retort, Aidan said impassively, "Get changed and go out with me for a walk."

"Didn't you just take a walk yesterday?"

"You already ate yesterday, so why eat again today?"

Leanna was rendered speechless. What an *sshole! She swiftly turned around and banged the door shut before locking it.

Aidan looked at the door lock before raising his head slightly. Then, something seemed to cross his mind, and his Adam's apple bobbed up and down. Withdrawing his gaze, he cleared his throat and urged, "Hurry up! I'll be waiting for you downstairs."

Leanna's sulky voice could be heard from inside the room. "Got it!" What's the hurry? It's not like somebody's gonna get killed or something! If he's in such a hurry, why doesn't he go alone instead?

Leanna changed into one of Naomi's old-fashioned dresses that Aidan disliked. Not only that, but she wore makeup slowly in order to make him wait longer. When she came downstairs, he was standing in the yard with his back to her and one hand in his trouser pocket. Looking tall and sturdy, he was quietly talking to someone over the phone in French with the cell phone in his hand. His deep, attractive, and melodious voice had a cool quality to it. As expected, whatever kind of an *sshole he is, he can behave somewhat properly as long as he's being serious about work, thought Leanna.

Two minutes later, he hung up the phone and looked back at her.

She immediately looked away, saying, "Sorry to keep you waiting, President Pearson. I—"

At first, she thought he would mock her, but to her surprise, he merely put his phone in his trouser pocket and said impassively, "Let's go."

The neighbors had gone on a trip with Wendy. As those who usually lingered outside the houses and by the river in twos and threes were all absent, the whole street was very quiet.

The old and mottled street was bathed in quiet sunshine. Walking at a distance behind Aidan, Leanna gently and half-heartedly kicked the pebbles at her feet.

At the end of the street was a broad river. In the past, Leanna had liked to watch the sunset here every day. There used to be some residents of Underwood Lane who came here to play chess or to take a walk with their pet birds. Now that they were absent, the riverbank seemed deserted. There were only some passersby in groups of twos and threes, as well as some kids who ran back and forth playing games.

Standing by the river, Aidan seemed lost in thought while looking at the scenery in the distance.

Leanna stood behind him and yawned. I'm so damn sleepy. What makes him so energetic?

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geze with puzzlement written ell over

him and yawned. I'm so damn sleepy. What

as she was in a daze, she suddenly

to a boat, she woke herself up with some difficulty and walked down the steps. However, after reaching the last of

boat, a hand with prominent knuckles reached out to her. Startled,

are you

got on the boat, it shook slightly, causing her to

for a few seconds before saying, "Haven't you had

back. However, the boat was floating on the water in the first place, so it inevitably shook, causing her body

fall into the water, Aidan put his arm around her waist and pulled her back. He said, "Why are you getting jumpy all

your fault!

smile, "Sit tight, sir and madam. The waves are a little big today, so don't fall off the

she wanted to explain herself, the boat shook again, causing her to get even closer to Aidan. After they finally sat down, she hurriedly moved to the side, trying to keep as much distance

a glance at her before letting out

for the occasional sound of the tree branches rustling in the wind. The water here was very clear, allowing them to see groups of fish

was enjoying it, a cold male voice suddenly rang beside

with puzzlement written all over her face. "What makes you say that, President

wear makeup to

rendered speechless. "Ha

before asking in an even