Begging For A Reconciliation
Chapter 44

Chapter 44

“What is it?” Jane asked.

Leah said, “I’ve thought about it. I can’t keep depending on you. I want to get a job.”

Jane was surprised when she heard that. She smiled softly and said, “You don’t have to worry aboutthis. We might not be as wealthy as the Howard family, but we are more than capable to support you.”

Leah shook her head. In some aspects, she was as stubborn as Gordon. “I want to do something formyself.”

Jane sighed. “If that’s what you want, we respect your choice. Have you thought of what you want todo?”

“Not yet.”

“If that’s the case, why don’t you work for your dad?”

“Okay.”

After a short conversation, Jane left. Leah looked at her back from behind, feeling warm and fuzzy inher heart. This finally feels like family.

Her former father, Charlie Parridge, immersed himself in gambling. He abused and cursed her everyday. Leah could only feel depressed whenever she recalled her past.

The next day, Gordon invited Han for dinner with the White family. At the same time, he invited theSanders family for helping them a lot when they were in trouble.

Ian and Mrs. Sanders were the first to arrive. As soon as they entered the house, Ian asked Jane, “Mrs.White, where’s Sarah?”

“Ian, are you looking for me?” Leah came downstairs and happened to hear him.

“Ian!” Sasha exclaimed in surprise. When Ian noticed Leah, he walked toward her happily andcompletely ignored Sasha standing behind Leah. Sasha’s eyes flashed with resentment upon hisreaction.

“I have good news for you.”

“What is it?”

“Do you remember the last time I told you that my friend’s father was about to hold a concert?”

“Yes, I remember,” Leah nodded and asked, “What about it? Do you have any news?”

Ian smiled happily. “Of course! He’s looking for a violinist, and he asked me to bring you to Saint Ville atthe end of this month.”

“Really? Thank you so much, Ian!” Leah thanked him gratefully.

Ian blushed slightly. He waved his hand and replied, “Don’t mention it. If he chooses you, it’s becauseyou’re capable. I’m sure you’ll be fine.”

Leah chuckled shyly when she heard that.

Looking at the two of them chatting happily, Sasha’s heart was filled with jealousy. She rushed over andinserted herself between them. “Ian, is your friend’s father looking for a pianist? I think I can try it too!”

“Too bad, he’s not, “Ian shook his head and uttered coldly. “I don’t think Mrs. White would allow you togo. You’d better stay at home.”

Sasha was speechless.

Once again, Ian focused his gaze on Leah. “It’s decided then. I’ll pick you up next Sunday.”

Leah smiled and thanked him.

Gordon entered the villa while talking with Han. As soon as Han entered, he instinctively looked atLeah. However, when he noticed how laid back she seemed, he frowned.

“What are you guys talking about?”Jane, who rarely saw Leah laughing, came into the house behindthe two men.

Leah quickly stood up. The moment she noticed Han, the smile on her face dissipated. “Nothing.”

Han pursed his lips upon her reaction.

After dinner, Ian got up and left. A few minutes after he walked out, it suddenly began to rain.

Seeing the rain, Sasha jumped up from the couch. “I’ll bring an umbrella to Ian!” After that, she took anumbrella and quickly left.

“That silly girl,” Jane chuckled and said.

Looking at the heavy rain, Leah remembered that Han did not bring an umbrella with him. She recalledthe last time it was raining heavily and he did not bring an umbrella, he fell sick with a fever for twodays. She sighed, and by the time she realized what she was doing, she was already out of the housewith an umbrella.

Han was sheltering from the rain in the gazebo. He was not prepared because he did not expect therain, and he could only wait in the gazebo for the rain to stop.

Soon, he saw a black umbrella appear amid the heavy rain. The person who was holding it was Leah.Although she looked somewhat reluctant, she walked to the gazebo, closed the umbrella, and handed

it to Han. “It’s raining heavily. Use this.”

Han paused for a few seconds and chuckled suddenly. Leah was surprised because he always lookedso stern. She felt smitten when she saw him smile.

“You only took one umbrella along with you,” Han said. “If you give it to me, how are you going back?”

Leah blushed in embarrassment. She was so anxious that she totally forgot about that.

Han opened the umbrella. “Let’s go, I’ll send you back.”

Leah turned her head away awkwardly. “No need, I can go back by myself…” Before she could finish,Han dragged her arm and brought her close.

Even though the gazebo was near the villa, Leah thought it was a long journey. She stole a sidewaysglance at Han. He did not have any expression on his face.

“What are you looking at?” He suddenly asked.

Leah panicked and retracted her gaze. “Nothing.”

After a moment of silence, she continued, “Thank you for what happened in the Lamere family.”

Han scoffed, “You don’t have to thank me. I was only trying to help the White family.”

Leah was silent again. She should not have borne high hopes. After all, the person he liked was Molly,so how would he go against Molly for her sake?

Leah entered the villa. Looking at her back, a thought flashed through Han’s mind. It was the samefeeling again.

After returning to the Howard residence, Han put the umbrella aside and opened the door. Ever sincethat woman left, the Howard residence became gloomy.

“You’re back!” Shyanne exclaimed as she stepped out of the room. “Where did you go?”

Han ignored her question and walked upstairs.

“You went to visit the White family, didn’t you?” Shyanne continued to pester him. She reminded himangrily, “Brother, don’t forget about tomorrow!”