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.

don't need to be afraid of

again.

so many awful, unforgivable things. At

dares to show herself again,

the rest of her life crawling like

through the sewers."

Laura. Mr. Wesley. I'll let you two talk in

Noah, come with me."

"Yes, Mr. Phelps."

the two of them left, only Wesley

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

him in the eye. They had been married for years. To speak

again felt strangely

stood and walked over to her. He reached

a walk."

herself caught in the

with emotion and gentleness. She

his. His warm palm wrapped around hers and gently pulled

up from the seat.

I came back, I've been

put us back together," Wesley said, his

did, I was afraid you would

so I didn't dare say

this now...

"I'm truly happy."

pulled her gently into his arms, his embrace steady and full of quiet

in love for so many years. I

came from me. That's why I felt I

don't know how happy I am right now," he

voice cracked. "Really. I'm just

welled in Laura's

her arms

"I'm sorry. I

never considered what

going through.

sorry."

don't need to apologize, Laura. You did nothing wrong. You

apologize, it's me," he

down her cheeks

since she had been cursed and fallen ill, she had avoided any

Wesley.

would still hold her. Still

she was scared. Scared she would

she would push him away in

all these years, she finally let herself embrace him

at the railing, looking

gentle, relieved smile spread across Sheldon's

and Mr. Wesley have finally worked

They're back together."

to wipe his