Love's Change of Heart

Chapter 672 I Won’t Put Myself in Danger

Leanna’s crying gradually died down into a sniffle after what felt like an eternity.
After a good sob, she understood that crying over spilled milk was no use.
The only thing she could do now was to pray that William would get through this critical period.
When Aidan was certain that her emotions were stable, she said, “Stay here. I’ll be heading out for a quick look.”
Leanna nodded with her red-rimmed eyes. “Okay.”
After he left, she looked through the glass wall and bit her lip.
After a while, she took out her phone.
Her conversation history with Zoe stopped the day before. Zoe had told her that Charlotte accompanied her to the pregnancy check, and the doctor declared the baby healthy.
As Leanna scrolled through the texts, she couldn’t find it in her to tell Zoe the news. So, she slowly placed the phone down and leaned against the wall.
After a few seconds, she suddenly recalled the call she had received from Elijah a week ago.
Hence, she wiped the tears off her cheeks, rose to her feet, walked to the hallway, and dialed a number.
Elijah’s voice finally came through after a long while, “Leanna.”
Leanna cut straight to the chase, “Were you trying to tell me Daniel went missing when you called me a week ago?”
He paused for a moment before answering her, “You’ve found out about it? I wanted to discuss this matter with you, asking about your opinion regarding Zoe. But I decided against it after some thought.”
Leanna merely hummed in agreement and then replied, “I’m in Lachstein now.”
“Then… you saw William? How is he?”
“Still in critical condition.”
Elijah murmured, “I can’t come over right now. Let me know if anything happens.”
She nodded lightly. “Okay.”
After she hung up the phone, she slowly crouched down and rested her back against the wall.
Aidan finally returned, kneeled before her, and lightly ruffled her hair. “Why are you out here?”

Leanna looked up at him. “Nothing. Found anything?”
He helped her up and replied, “Let’s head to the hotel. I’ll tell you everything later.”
However, she turned to look at the ward. “But…”
“There are plenty of doctors here. They’ll contact us if anything happens. We wouldn’t be of any help even if we stayed here.”
So, Leanna lowered her head and left the hospital with Aidan.
When they arrived at the hotel, Aidan’s phone rang. The number showed that it was a call from Highside.
Leanna caught sight of it. Hence, she took her clothes from her luggage and went into the bathroom, intending to take the chance to freshen up.
When she was done, Aidan was nowhere to be found.
She poured herself a glass of water and sat on the couch.
A few moments later, Zoe called her and asked chirpily, “Nana, how’s everything? Is Siebenna fun?”
Leanna pursed her lips lightly and answered, “We didn’t go to Siebenna.”
“Didn’t you say you were going the day before? Did you miss the flight?”
“No.”
Zoe then asked, “Oh, right. I forgot you guys have a private jet. Where are you guys now?”
Leanna looked outside the window and replied after a few seconds of silence, “We’re still in Colslade. Aidan needed to handle some stuff.”
“Seriously? President Pearson promised to spend time with you, and now he’s working? But then again, what’s his plan now that he has decided to pass the Pearson Group to Justin?”
“I don’t know. I didn’t ask. He probably has something in mind.”
“That’s true. He’s a capable man. He’ll succeed in anything he puts his mind to.”
Leanna then asked, “How’s Louis and Daphne doing?”
“Ah. Daphne dropped by the studio a couple of days ago. I tried to weasel things out of her, but there seemed to be no progress. Also, Daphne was acting a little weird when I mentioned Louis. Do you think she knows?”
Leanna promptly answered, “Probably not. Louis wouldn’t tell her.”
Zoe nodded in agreement. “I thought so as well.”
They chatted for a while more until Zoe felt it was time to go. “Well, I shall not disturb you lovebirds. Enjoy yourself! Remember to send me pictures when you get to Siebenna!”
Before she hung up, Leanna suddenly called her, “Zoe.”
Zoe asked, “What’s wrong?”
“Is your morning sickness still awful?”
“It’s alright. It’s not as bad as before.”
Leanna offered, “I’ll get Alice to accompany you and cook for you. It wouldn’t do for you to order takeout every day.”
“It’s fine. Daniel taught me a few simple dishes, and I’ve been trying them out. They’re pretty good.” Then, Zoe added, “I’ll have to take care of my child soon. I can’t rely on people forever. It’s about time I start learning how to cook anyway.”
Regardless, Leanna commented lightly, “You can rely on me.”
“Of course. Didn’t we say that we’ll care for our children together?”
Leanna chuckled, “Yes. Indeed.”
Suddenly, a sound came from Zoe’s side.
It wasn’t difficult to guess that Charlotte had broken yet another bowl.
Both Zoe and Leanna couldn’t even find it in themselves to say anything about it.
So, Zoe decided to ignore it as she bid Leanna goodbye, “I’ll hang up now, Nana. Bye!”