The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming

Chapter 641 You Never Have to Be Afraid of Her Again

"Even if you two have objections, you'll just have to hold them in. After all, Mrs.

Natalie will be giving a formal toast to you both during the celebration. It would

mean a lot if you prepare a small gift or a heartfelt note in return."

Laura smiled and glanced at Wesley. "I'll listen to you, Sheldon."

She had always loved Wesley. He had been by her side for years, and what they

shared had grown into something deeper than love. It was a bond built through

years of mutual care and quiet endurance.

"Ever since I came back, I've stopped being afraid of Cassie," she said softly.

"Besides, she's vanished. No one knows where she is. I don't think she's coming

back."

She exhaled slowly. "If Cassie were going to return, she would've caused trouble

the moment I stepped into Holden Residence."

"But she hasn't. She never did. And I'm not afraid of her anymore." Her voice was

calm and steady.

She took a breath and looked at Wesley. "Wesley, I admit I wasn't in a good place

before. I shouldn't have let fear make me give you up or give up on everything we

had."

Her eyes reddened. "When I think back now, I really regret it. If you're still willing, I

want to be your wife again."

She finally found the courage to speak her heart. Then she picked up the teacup

in front of her and took a sip.

"The other day, I talked to Sheldon. He made me realize that if I'm not afraid of

Cassie anymore, why should I sacrifice my happiness or the man I love? I just

don't know if you still want me."

As the words left her mouth, the heavy weight that had pressed against her chest

for so long finally eased. She didn't try to guess what Wesley might be thinking or

whether he'd want to get back together.

But just this once, she had chosen to be brave, just as Sheldon had encouraged

her.

first. He simply stared at

with warmth and intensity.

really don't need to be afraid of Cassie.

again.

unforgivable things. At this

dares to show herself again,

rest of her life crawling

through the sewers."

that, Sheldon stood. "Ms. Laura. Mr. Wesley.

Noah, come with me."

"Yes, Mr. Phelps."

two of them left, only Wesley and Laura

cheeks were flushed. After everything she had just said, she

the eye. They had been married for years. To

felt strangely

and walked over to her. He reached out his hand. "Laura.

a walk."

herself caught in the depths of

and gentleness. She bit her lip

palm wrapped around hers and gently

up from the seat.

happy today. Ever since I

together," Wesley

did, I was afraid

were of her, so I didn't dare

this now...

"I'm truly happy."

arms, his embrace steady and full

been in love for so many years. I never betrayed you, never went

suffered still came from me. That's why I felt I had no right to

know how happy I am right

cracked. "Really.

in

arms

"I'm sorry. I was wrong. I

I never

going through.

sorry."

Laura. You did nothing wrong. You

anything. If anyone should apologize, it's me," he said

down her cheeks as she clung

been cursed and fallen ill, she

Wesley.

would still hold

would infect

she would push him away in

after all these years, she finally let herself embrace him

at the railing, looking

smile spread across Sheldon's

Laura and Mr. Wesley have finally worked

They're back together."

voice trembled as he reached up to wipe his face.