Chapter 353

Leanna was done with her work around three in the afternoon. After a glance at the clock and around her office to ensure there was nothing else to do, she packed up her things and headed to the door.

Now that she knew where Celia lived, she could drive straight over to Celia's home. Of course, even if Celia had left, her neighbors would surely know something about where she went.

However, just as she reached the door, a familiar figure appeared before her.

Carly awkwardly smiled at her.

Leanna paused and greeted, "Miss Barnett."

"Don't," Carly said with a bitter smile. "Do not be so formal. With how the Barnetts are doing, you do not need to call me Miss Barnett."

Leanna glanced at Carly's stroller and took a few steps away from the door. "Come in."

Today, Carly was dressed extremely casually, without a proper piece of jewelry. She did not look at all like a proud daughter of the Barnetts. Perhaps it was because she was with her child.

Leanna asked for two glasses of water from the receptionist before leading Carly to the break room. Carly was visibly uneasy the entire time. She only relaxed slightly after she downed the whole glass of water.

"Miss..."

Leanna had subconsciously called out "Miss Barnett" before recalling what Carly had just said. She faltered as she wondered what she should call Carly now.

"If you don't mind, you can just call me Carly," said Carly as she put her glass on the table.

Leanna nodded. "Carly."

moment later, she continued, "Is there something you need,

heard that. "I'd been meaning to visit you for a while, but there was so much to do at home. My child is still a baby, and

to me?"

deep breath before replying, "I had been biased

After all, the way I married into the

is not just that. I-I

found it hard to speak

Leanna interrupted, "It is all in the past now. We should look to the future

apologize. It bothers me

looked down at the child sleeping

a duty to take responsibility for my past mistakes." She closed her eyes and continued, "Do you still remember when you fell into the swimming pool on the

that incident, Leanna stared

then that Aidan found out

an accident," stated Carly. "I had someone

Shocked, Leanna blurted, "Why?"

with you back then that she seemed mad. Something seemed off about it, so I stopped her. That was when I found out about your pregnancy. Zayn had just returned home back then, and you were close to him. Thus, Anna and I thought your

likely Zayn's," Leanna calmly

of that. It was why I did it. I am not saying all this to ask for forgiveness. I merely feel it is not right for me to continue hiding

pram and calmly commented, "You would have been

be one of Carly's sore

she did not want to admit it, she had undoubtedly planned on

out, chuckling. "I did not realize so many people found it so hard to accept a single baby's existence that they would

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