Love's Change of Heart

Chapter 208

Leanna had been standing out on the balcony for an hour. She rested her arms on the railing and propped her head on her hands.

She watched the flurry of snowflakes increase as time went on.

Zoe came out of the shower and noticed that Leanna was still in the same position with her eyes unmoved as well, so she went over and peered in the same direction. "What's so nice for you to look at?"

Leanna snapped out of her reverie and smiled faintly. "It's nothing."

"You're waiting for someone, aren't you?" Zoe deduced.

Then, she sighed. "What's with that b*stard anyway? He said he would come and look for you tonight, but he hasn't shown up yet. I'd be worried too if I were you."

What?

"That is not what I am thinking," Leanna explained softly.

"I don't believe you," Zoe replied.

Leanna turned her eyes back to the front and took a deep breath. "Elijah confessed to me yesterday."

Zoe perked up at once. "How did he do it? What did he say? Wait, no, hang on. Did you say yes or did you reject him?"

Leanna shook her head before saying slowly, "I should give myself a chance."

"You're right about that. It's true. You don't need to hold out for that sucker anyway."

"...That wasn't the case either. I'm just not ready yet."

"What's there to be ready for? Love often comes when you least expect it," Zoe declared. "Leanna, you worry too much. Life is short. So what if you date someone without getting married to them? All that matters is your happiness."

Leanna pursed her lips and stayed quiet.

Zoe looked at her and said, "Leanna, I know why you're so conflicted over this."

"Why?" Leanna asked without giving it much thought.

"It's because you still like Aidan, right?"

didn't admit it, but she didn't deny it

go the way you want it to, but Leanna,

Leanna replied, "He asked me the same

"How did you answer?"

on her face. "It's just like what you said. Life often doesn't go the way you want

had a chance to do it all over again, I would stay as far away as possible from that scum, Anthony." Zoe stretched and continued, "However, Elijah has

"I know

to your room soon as well. Don't catch

"Alright."

out on the balcony for a few more minutes before heading back in, but as soon as she closed the balcony door, her phone started

Aidan's voice coming through the phone. "Are you coming

The answer was obvious.

took her coat and

leaning against the car door and staring at the ground. His expression was a

over and stood in front of him. "Did

eyes flitted up. He took the cigarette out of his mouth as he fixed his eyes on her. "Why didn't you

out right away. "That's my business. I don't think

was also passive as he said, "What were you going to do if

that's my business. Regardless of how I planned to handle it, it still has nothing to do

you saying that

not wrong,"

to stare at her.

that. "Have you used up all

you happy or

say I'm happy, you wouldn't be sad about it anyway, so

reluctant to see me?"

away. "It has nothing to do with reluctance. I just don't think we need to see each

"President Pearson. There's something I feel I need to clarify with you.

You told

him an answer yet, but I've decided

me when

whatever this is, should come to an end now. You've exhausted all your patience, and I don't know what you're thinking, but I really want to have a fresh start and live the life

kind of life do you

to respond, but