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.

said nothing at first. He simply

with warmth and intensity.

Laura, you really don't need to be afraid

again.

so many awful, unforgivable things. At this point, she

she ever dares to show herself again, Mr. Wesley

off. Cassie will spend the rest of her

through the sewers."

Sheldon stood. "Ms. Laura. Mr. Wesley. I'll

Noah, come with me."

"Yes, Mr. Phelps."

them left, only Wesley and Laura remained

flushed. After everything she

been married for years. To speak such

again felt strangely

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

a walk."

and found herself caught in the depths of his

there, filled with emotion and gentleness. She bit her lip and

in his. His warm palm wrapped around hers and gently

up from the seat.

happy today. Ever since I came

back together," Wesley said, his

did, I was afraid you would find me

you were of her, so I didn't dare

this now...

"I'm truly happy."

his arms, his embrace steady

so many years. I never betrayed you, never went

came from me. That's

know how happy I am

"Really.

welled in

arms

I

never considered what

through.

sorry."

to apologize, Laura. You did

If anyone should apologize,

down her cheeks

she had been cursed and fallen

Wesley.

never minded. He would still hold her. Still

scared. Scared she would

her, she would push him away

all these years, she finally

at the railing, looking

gentle, relieved smile spread across Sheldon's

goodness. Ms. Laura and Mr. Wesley

They're back together."

he reached up to wipe his face. He could leave without