Begging For A Reconciliation
Chapter 473

Chapter 473

Chapter 473 Only Just A Dream

While Susan felt a little skeptical about her statement, Serena seemed to have put two and twotogether. She looked at Leah, tears welling in her eyes as she said, “Cindy, don’t tell me you gave yourlast antidote to Mr. Wright?”

She continued, “I knew it was strange. How was he able to avoid being poisoned after getting stabbedby one of Ravensong’s daggers?”

Serena choked up as she cried, “You silly girl! Don’t you know that you’re Ravensong’s primary target?What would happen to Carlotta if you got poisoned?”

Susan had finally caught on as well. She said solemnly, “Sarah, you should be more careful. Therewon’t be a second chance if you get poisoned.”

Leah didn’t want to dwell on this topic any more than she already had. She was prepared for theconsequences the minute she had made her decision.

“I know, but Han has supported my decision, and I hope you all can understand my reasons for doingso. I really don’t want to see anyone else suffer on my behalf, whether as a direct consequence orotherwise,” said Leah, her voice trailing off as a lonely expression set on her face.

Serena couldn’t replace it in herself to criticize Leah’s actions any further and only shook her headhelplessly as she cried.

I should’ve realized sooner. With how soft-hearted Cindy is, she absolutely will try to shoulder all the

responsibility the minute something happens and feel like she’s the one to blame, she thought.

Susan’s expression also turned grim as she couldn’t bring herself to judge Leah’s decision. “Sarah, youneed to take better care of yourself from now on. I’ll get my family to make as many more antidotedoses as we can,” she said.

At first, she thought that replaceing out the identity of the mastermind behind Ravensong was something tocelebrate. However, she was no longer in the mood for smiles upon hearing Leah’s revelation.

‘I should have waited a little longer before giving her the antidote,’ she regretted the choice she hadmade.

‘But if Mr. Wright died, it’s highly possible that Sarah will be traumatized for life’

Suddenly, Serena slammed the table and stood up. With a serious expression, she shouted, “That’s it!”

Both Susan and Leah were a little taken aback, asking, “What?”

Seeing the puzzled expressions on their faces, Serena hurriedly wiped away her tears and smiled,“Don’t the Ravensong members all carry an antidote at all times? Back when Mr. Han was poisoned,he got the antidote from searching the bodies of the Ravensong members –”

“That’s it! I know what you have in mind!” Susan quickly caught on and nodded in agreement, theexcitement returning to her eyes.

Leah could vaguely tell what their plans were too, but she wasn’t as enthused, “Isn’t that very

dangerous? After all, we’ve already lured them out of hiding once. I’m not so sure they’ll be as carelessthe next time.”

Ever since the last time they fell for the girls’ trap, those Ravensong members got even more carefulthan before. They would hide themselves away in the dark, but once they found their chance, theywere sure to strike!

Susan revealed a mysterious smile, “Piece of cake. I’m the expert at catching these Ravensong goons!The Victor family is not just some old family in name. We have ways –”

The door abruptly flew open right when Susan was getting to the crux of her strategy.

The dashing Han Howard then presented himself to the room.

“It sounds like you have a good plan. Why not let me in on the conversation as well?” His deep voicecontained a chill that seemed to compare with the coldest springs in the tundra. There was a coldnessin his tone that could cause anyone who listened to it to tremble uncontrollably.

Turning to glare at Leah, his expression darkened as he said, “Haven’t you had enough?!”

It had already taken all his patience and courage when he reluctantly agreed to her decision previously.This time around, he would not stand idly by and watch as she put herself in harm’s way no matterwhat she was planning to do.

Sensing Han’s unyielding stance, Leah could feel a bit of cold sweat running down her back. Shesmiled apologetically and said, “You’ve got it wrong. I’m also not on board with this decision this timearound.”

Previously, she was able to do things her way because she had an antidote in case all else failed. Nowthat circumstances were different, there was no way she was letting herself or the others risk their lives.

When he saw that the young lady was telling the truth, Han’s anger dissipated greatly. He walked overto her and placed his hand over the back of her slim waist, then said, “Let’s go home now. Don’t getmisled by these questionable people.”

As he said the second half of his sentence, his eyes glanced over at Susan.

Susan instantly grew furious. Pointing a finger at Han, she cursed, “Hey asshole, how dare you try andaccuse me out of nowhere! How the hell am I misleading Sarah? I could say the same for you! Are yousure you didn’t trick Sarah into liking you with your little goons?”

Seeing how the two of them were about to break into a fight, Leah quickly stepped in and said, “Ms.Victor, Han is just joking around. Please don’t pay it any mind. Thank you very much for sharing all thisinformation with me and buying me a meal. I’ll be excusing myself now.”

When she saw her gentle smile, Susan was instantly placated. She scoffed at Han Howard, and said,“Forget it. A noble lady such as I shall not reduce myself to bickering with such a simpleton.”

Serena was feeling a little nervous as well, so she too said her goodbyes before heading back to thehospital, “Cindy, take care of yourself okay? If you need anything, feel free to call me.”

Before she could leave, Leah called out and said, “Please don’t tell Mr. Wright about what happened. Idon’t want him to feel responsible.”

Serena’s eyes started to glisten as tears quickly welled inside them again. However, she held herselfback this time and replied, “Alright.”

Even at this juncture, Cindy is still worried about other people’s feelings. Does she just not care abouther own safety?’she thought.

On their way back, Leah peered through the car window at the winter scenery. She was deep inthought as Susan’s words echoed in her head.

It was as though there was a sudden pressure weighing upon her, making it hard to breathe andcausing her to feel like she was drowning.

To think that Anna had grown influential enough to be able to get such an old family to do her bidding.I’m sure she has even more dangerous plans in store for me. The people next to me will definitely becaught in the crossfire too…

“What’s wrong?” Han said as he held her hand. The chill from the touch gave him great concern.

To Leah however, the warmth from Han’s hand was enough to pull her out momentarily from thatsuffocating sensation.

She dove into his embrace, bathing herself in his warmth and the soothing scent of his body.

Once she was able to compose herself a bit better, she answered slowly, “Anna is the one in charge ofRavensong. Susan also found out that all their members had returned to the country in the last coupledays. I’m worried that everyone will be in danger."

Han was a little relieved to hear her opening herself up to him. The tension on his face loosened as hereplied, “Don’t worry. I’ll protect you and everyone you care about.”

His cold tone belied a certain warmth, and Leah’s worries mysteriously melted away under hisreassurance. She nodded, “Yeah…”

I’m so glad I have Han with me at times like this. I know I’m starting to rely on him more and more, but Idon’t hate this feeling.

Maybe as this feeling grows, I’ll be able to accept Han’s proposal next spring and we could getremarried…

However, little did anyone know that the promise next spring would be little more than a sweet dream.