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.

simply stared at her,

with warmth and intensity.

you really don't need to

again.

unforgivable things. At

to show herself again, Mr. Wesley and Mr.

rest of

through the sewers."

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

Noah, come with me."

"Yes, Mr. Phelps."

of them left, only Wesley and Laura remained in

flushed. After everything she had just said, she couldn't

eye. They had been

felt strangely

her. He reached out his hand. "Laura.

a walk."

caught in the depths of his gaze.

filled with emotion and gentleness. She bit her lip and

palm wrapped around hers and gently pulled

up from the seat.

today. Ever since I came back, I've been trying to

how to put us back together," Wesley said,

after what Cassie did, I was afraid you would find me repulsive. I knew

her, so I didn't dare say anything. But hearing you

this now...

"I'm truly happy."

his embrace steady and full of quiet

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

still came from me. That's why

know how happy I

"Really. I'm just so

welled in Laura's

her arms

sorry. I was wrong. I

never

going through. Wesley

sorry."

to apologize, Laura. You did nothing wrong. You

anyone should apologize, it's me," he said

her cheeks as she

had been cursed and fallen

Wesley.

still

Scared she would infect

her, she would push him

after all these years, she finally let

at

gentle, relieved smile spread across

Ms. Laura and Mr. Wesley have finally

They're back together."

reached up to wipe his face. He could